Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 28 complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Kona, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 28 issues reported over 1 model years, electrical system problems are the most common for the 2025 Hyundai Kona. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Electrical System4

02Unknown Or Other2

03Vehicle Speed Control,unknown Or Other,forward Collision Avoidance1

04Steering,suspension,service Brakes1

05Power Train,engine,fuel/propulsion System1

28 total across 1 model years (2025–2025)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Hyundai Kona Fuel Economy

26–118mpg combined

24-131city

29-105hwy

$650-$2,600/yr

The 2025 Hyundai Kona delivers 26 to 118 MPG combined across 9 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Kona Electric Standard Range - Automatic (A1)

118mpg

Front-Wheel DriveEV

131 city105 hwy~$650/yr10/10 Clean

Kona Electric (17 inch Wheels) - Automatic (A1)

116mpg

Front-Wheel DriveEV

129 city103 hwy~$650/yr10/10 Clean

Kona Electric (19 inch Wheels) - Automatic (A1)

103mpg

Front-Wheel DriveEV

113 city93 hwy~$700/yr10/10 Clean

Kona FWD - Automatic (AV-S1)

31mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city35 hwy~$2,200/yr6/10 Average

Kona FWD - Automatic (S8)

28mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city32 hwy~$2,400/yr6/10 Average

Kona AWD - Automatic (AV-S1)

27mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

26 city29 hwy~$2,500/yr5/10 Average

Kona AWD - Automatic (S8)

26mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

24 city29 hwy~$2,600/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2025 Hyundai Kona

34States

30%in top 3

Florida has the most inventory at 14%, with options spread across 34 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

FLFlorida

1,45614%

TXTexas

9749%

CACalifornia

7147%

PAPennsylvania

6807%

NYNew York

5375%

GAGeorgia

4664%

DEDelaware

4524%

NJNew Jersey

4184%

AZArizona

3153%

NCNorth Carolina

2863%

ILIllinois

2813%

OHOhio

2723%

MDMaryland

2562%

MOMissouri

2402%

RIRhode Island

2322%

WAWashington

2282%

DCWashington DC

2232%

MNMinnesota

1962%

CO194

NH177

TN174

UT136

OK135

MA122

IN121

WI112

CT111

MI107

OR94

NV88

AL85

VA68

NE64

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2025.

Buying a 2025 Hyundai Kona?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2025 Hyundai Kona a good car to buy?

The 2025 Hyundai Kona has 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue area is electrical system, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

What's the gas mileage of the 2025 Hyundai Kona?

Fuel economy ranges from 26 to 118 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $1574 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2025 Hyundai Kona?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the number-one complaint area for the 2025 Hyundai Kona, based on 28 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.