Electrical System Problems of Hyundai Kona

Hyundai Kona owners have reported 199 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 (174 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

While driving at night the entire electrical system went out for a few seconds. Headlights out, dash full out, then after a few seconds it came back on. Just like this issue: [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6)   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 2021 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the horn button was depressed but was inoperable. The dealer was contacted and notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the horn needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.   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 Horn Assembly problem

Dear Hyundai motor America consumer affairs, my name is [xxx], and I am submitting this correspondence as a formal safety and customer-service complaint concerning my 2023 Hyundai Kona sel, the recurring failure of its horn, and the treatment I received at capitol Hyundai in san jose, California.   Read details...




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