Is the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric ranks #6 of 7 among Kona Electric model years (Complaint Index 17/100, verdict: Best). It has 5 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric?

The most reported problem areas are electrical system (3 complaints), brakes (1 complaints), and fuel system (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 175 miles.

Does the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric?

EPA rates the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric at 120 MPG combined (134 city / 106 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $600. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2023 Hyundai Kona Electric Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric has 5 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 17 out of 100 — #6 highest of 7 Kona Electric model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 60% of the total).

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 17/100; #6 of 7 Kona Electric years
Verdict: Best; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 5; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Electrical System
Best nearby year: 2024; rated Good

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 120; 134 city / 106 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2023 Hyundai Kona Electric recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2023 Hyundai Kona Electric fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 134 MPG
Highway: 106 MPG
Combined: 120 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $600; 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.

2023 compared with other Kona Electric years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2021	Avoid	83	26	2	120
2022	Caution	67	21	0	120
2023	Best	17	5	0	120
2024	Good	33	15	1	117
2025	No verdict	0	1	1	116

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric ranks #6 of 7 among Kona Electric model years (Complaint Index 17/100, verdict: Best). It has 5 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric?: The most reported problem areas are electrical system (3 complaints), brakes (1 complaints), and fuel system (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 175 miles.
Does the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric?: EPA rates the 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric at 120 MPG combined (134 city / 106 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $600. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.