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2022 Hyundai Kona Electric Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

67/100

#3 most-complained of 7 Kona Electric years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric has 21 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 67, ranking 3rd worst among 7 model years and earning a Caution verdict. No recalls are on file for this year, but electrical system issues dominate at 71% of complaints.

Complaints
21
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
120
132 city / 108 hwy

Top 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System15 (71%)
  2. Other5 (24%)
  3. Brakes3 (14%)
  4. Engine3 (14%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (5%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain1 (5%)
  7. Visibility & Wipers1 (5%)

What owners report

  • Brake system reportedly fails to slow the car during low-speed parking maneuvers, in some cases leading to a collision.
  • Owners describe a sudden loss of power brake assistance with no warning before impact.
  • Battery state-of-charge readings are reported as inaccurate, showing a steep drop in indicated range.
  • A dashboard 'electrical system error' warning appeared early in ownership, which dealers attributed to a defective main battery.
  • The 12V battery reportedly drains repeatedly after the car is fully charged overnight, sometimes leaving the vehicle unable to start.
  • Some owners found metal debris in the gear reduction oil, accompanied by a clicking noise during acceleration.
2022 Hyundai Kona Electric complaints: complaints filed per month5Oct 2021Jun 2022Aug 2022Jan 2023May 2023Jul 2024May 2025Aug 2025
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Dec 2022 (5).

2022 Hyundai Kona Electric recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2022 Hyundai Kona Electric fuel economy and fuel cost

City
132 MPG
Highway
108 MPG
Combined
120 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$650
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Electricity
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2022 compared with other Kona Electric years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Caution50273120
2021Avoid83262120
2022Caution67210120
2023Best1750120
2024Good33151117

All Hyundai Kona Electric years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the 2022 Kona Electric has a complaint index of 67 and ranks 3rd worst of 7 model years, earning a Caution verdict. It has no recalls on file, but electrical system problems make up 71% of its complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the 2022 Kona Electric?
Electrical system issues are the top problem area, accounting for 15 of 21 complaints (71%), including 12V battery drainage and inaccurate battery range readings.
Does the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric have any recalls?
No, NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2022 Kona Electric, unlike the 2019–2021 model years which each had multiple recall campaigns.
Which Kona Electric model years should I avoid?
The 2019 and 2021 model years carry Avoid verdicts, with complaint indexes of 100 and 83. The 2022 year is rated Caution, while 2023 and 2024 rank as Best and Good with far fewer complaints.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.