2023 Hyundai Kona electrical system problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2023 Hyundai Kona — 39% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that the horn was working intermittently. The horn occasionally operated but had become permanently inoperable. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure…”
filed Mar 24, 2026
“Dear Hyundai Motor America Consumer Affairs, I am formally escalating a safety defect involving my 2023 Hyundai Kona, VIN [XXX] , purchased [XXX]. Since the purchase, the vehicle’s horn has repeatedly failed. I have brought the car in for service multiple times, and the issue is thoroughly…”
filed Feb 10, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and…
26-GI-002H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 27, 2026Some vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather. This bulletin provides the procedure to perform an inspection on the starter magnetic switch for potential freezing and, if necessary, replace the starter…
26-EE-003H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 18, 2026
Electrical System problems in other Kona years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kona | 9 | 32% |
| 2024 Kona | 30 | 67% |
| 2022 Kona | 22 | 23% |
| 2021 Kona | 11 | 10% |
| 2020 Kona | 11 | 7% |
| 2019 Kona | 18 | 10% |
| 2018 Kona | 8 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 Hyundai Kona
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.