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Hyundai Kona Electric: which year should you buy?

Across the 2018 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2024 (96/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2024 96 · 2022 96 · 2018 82 · 2021 80

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202664/100
Too New

6 complaints · 2 recalls

202564/100
Unproven

1 complaints · 0 recalls

202496/100
Buybest year

15 complaints · 0 recalls

202364/100
Unproven

5 complaints · 0 recalls

202296/100
Buy

20 complaints · 0 recalls

202180/100
Buy

111 complaints · 1 recalls

202064/100
Caution

179 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201964/100
Caution

54 complaints · 3 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall

201882/100
Buy

72 complaints · 0 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2024?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Hyundai Kona Electric head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Hyundai Kona Electric as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.