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2023 Hyundai Kona Electrical System Problems

Owners filed 26 Electrical System complaints on the 2023 Hyundai Kona, 40% of its 65 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 12,000. No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this issue.

Electrical System complaints
26
40% of 65
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
12,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Horn fails to work when pressed, sometimes intermittently and sometimes repeatedly after dealer repairs.
  • Infotainment screen goes black, freezes on a loading screen, or loses radio and Android Auto function.
  • Tire pressure warning lights trigger falsely or show inconsistent readings across tires.
  • Backup camera feed stays on screen and will not switch back to normal display while driving.
  • Dashboard warning system lights up with exclamation marks across multiple symbols while horn and driver-assist safety features (Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot) stop working.
  • One owner reported the vehicle lost acceleration on the highway with a transmission control alarm and a loud bang before rolling to a stop.

When 2023 Hyundai Kona electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 2, 2022, latest Sep 9, 2026.

2023 Hyundai Kona electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month3Nov 2022Jul 2023Nov 2023Jun 2024Jul 2025Feb 2026Sep 2026
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2022 to Sep 2026; peak Jun 2024 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2023 Hyundai Kona

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Kona model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201810 (13%)
  2. 201920 (10%)
  3. 202012 (8%)
  4. 202112 (10%)
  5. 202224 (24%)
  6. 202326 (40%)
  7. 202431 (61%)
  8. 202510 (36%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2023 Hyundai Kona?
NHTSA lists 26 Electrical System complaints for the 2023 Kona, which is 40% of the 65 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Hyundai Kona electrical issue?
No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls listed for this Electrical System complaint area on the 2023 Kona.
At what mileage do 2023 Kona electrical problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 12,000 miles.
What electrical parts fail most often on the 2023 Kona?
Owners most frequently describe a non-working horn and infotainment/radio screens going blank, along with false tire pressure warnings and a backup camera that will not turn off.
Have electrical failures on the 2023 Kona caused crashes or fires?
NHTSA data for this complaint area on the 2023 Kona lists 0 crashes and 0 fires.

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.