Electrical System Problems of Hyundai Kona

Hyundai Kona owners have reported 183 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 12 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (160 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's 12v/24v/48v battery (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Hyundai Kona

The Electrical System problem

I have a 2025 Hyundai Kona limited. On [xxx], around the afternoon on sunnyvale, California, while exiting [xxx] headed to lake tahoe, the liftgate bolt that attaches to the body had buckled mechanically as the system did not back away when a flashlight that came out of a travel bag was blocking   Read details...

The 12v/24v/48v Battery problem

The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the vehicle failed to restart. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was jumpstarted by aaa roadside assistance to start the vehicle.   Read details...

The Horn problem

The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that the horn was working intermittently. The horn occasionally operated but had become permanently inoperable. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.   Read details...

The Software problem

The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Kona. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v127000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact then received an email from Hyundai that stated that a software update would be sent to the   Read details...

The Instrument Cluster/panel problem

The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while driving 38 mph, the exterior lights, taillights, daytime running lights, and interior lights became inoperable for two and a half seconds. The seat belt light flashed.   Read details...




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