Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 21 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 21 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 System3

02Unknown Or Other2

03Visibility1

04Electrical System,structure,service Brakes1

05Electrical System,structure1

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

Hyundai Kona Fuel Economy

26–118mpg combined

24-131city

29-105hwy

$650-$1,700/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~$1,400/yr6/10 Average

Kona FWD - Automatic (S8)

28mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city32 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average

Kona AWD - Automatic (AV-S1)

27mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

26 city29 hwy~$1,600/yr5/10 Average

Kona AWD - Automatic (S8)

26mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

24 city29 hwy~$1,700/yr5/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2025 Hyundai Kona

36States

25%in top 3

Texas has the most inventory at 10%, with options spread across 36 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

TXTexas

98410%

CACalifornia

7908%

FLFlorida

7507%

PAPennsylvania

6657%

NYNew York

5395%

GAGeorgia

4845%

DEDelaware

4394%

NJNew Jersey

4144%

ILIllinois

3333%

AZArizona

3303%

NCNorth Carolina

2813%

WAWashington

2513%

MNMinnesota

2462%

OHOhio

2432%

COColorado

2312%

MO221

DC212

MDMaryland

2102%

NHNew Hampshire

1972%

RIRhode Island

1932%

INIndiana

1862%

OK164

UT143

CT136

TN130

MA127

OR124

WI99

MI92

NV89

AL76

NE72

VA62

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 21 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.