NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2022 Hyundai Kona Electric Safety Record
The 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 20 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, leaving no federal star ratings or a computed Safety Index for this model year. While there are no open recall campaigns on file, the agency has logged 20 unverified owner complaints. This minimal complaint and recall record does not, however, permit any conclusion regarding the vehicle's crash safety performance, given the absence of crash-test data.
The 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recorded recall campaigns, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 20 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric?
The 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric carries a clean recall record, with zero manufacturer-initiated safety campaigns on file with federal regulators. However, the model year has accumulated 20 unverified owner complaints. Of these, 15 reports specifically concern the Electrical System, a notable concentration for an all-electric vehicle, even without a corresponding recall. One complaint details an alleged crash. No fires, injuries, or deaths have been reported for the 2022 Kona Electric. While a Safety Index of 88 is on record for the 2023 Kona Electric, this score applies to a separate model year and cannot be directly attributed to the 2022 iteration.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric have any recalls?
The 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no park-outside advisories, no do-not-drive directives, and no remedy campaigns associated with this model year in the federal database.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric?
NHTSA has logged 20 unverified owner complaints against the 2022 Kona Electric. The alleged top components are the Electrical System (15 reports), Unknown Or Other (5), Service Brakes (2), and Engine (2), with single reports each touching Power Train and Visibility/Wiper. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
20 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric?
Any shopper considering a used 2022 Kona Electric should run the vehicle's VIN through nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm no open recall has been added to the federal record since the time of this analysis.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file with NHTSA for the 2022 model year, meaning no manufacturer-initiated safety remedy has been recorded in the federal database.
- Of the 20 unverified owner complaints logged with NHTSA, 15 allege issues with the Electrical System, making it by far the most reported component category for this model year.
- The 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric has been tested and holds a Safety Index of 88, but that score applies only to the 2023 model year and cannot be used as a proxy rating for the 2022 vehicle.
FAQ2022 Hyundai Kona Electric safety questions
Was the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 20 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 20 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Hyundai Kona Electric 2022.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.