Things to consider when insuring one
Driver-assist sensors come standard
They can help avoid crashes, but a windshield or bumper repair often needs the cameras and radar recalibrated, which costs more. Check what your comprehensive and collision deductibles would mean for a glass claim.
Most owner complaints are about the electrical system
9 of 28 complaints to NHTSA mention it. Worth a look in a pre-purchase inspection.
1 recall
- NHTSA 26V452000 · Jul 15, 2026
seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kona Electric and 2024-2026 Kona vehicles. The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.
- The risk
- A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Passengers are advised not to use the rear center seat until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 306. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 15, 2026.
Crash test ratings
2025 Hyundai Kona SUV AWD
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 16%
2025 Hyundai Kona SUV FWD
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 15%
2025 Hyundai Kona Electric SUV RWD
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
- Not rated
What owners report
28 complaints to NHTSA, 2 involving a crash, 4 injuries.
- Electrical system9
- Unknown or other6
- Power train4
- Service brakes4
- Forward collision avoidance3
- Structure3
- Vehicle speed control3
- Air bags2
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Other 2025 Hyundai models
Recalls, crash ratings and owner complaints are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), last checked Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are owners’ reports and aren’t verified by NHTSA. This page is general information, not advice about a specific vehicle or policy.