NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Hyundai Kona EV Safety Record
The 2021 Hyundai Kona EV has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 136 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Hyundai Kona EV has no federal crash-test ratings; NHTSA has not evaluated this model. Consequently, no Safety Index score can be computed. The federal record shows a Light recall and complaint burden band, with zero open recall campaigns on file. There are 136 unverified owner complaints. This absence of crash-test data neither confirms nor rules out crash safety.
The 2021 Hyundai Kona EV was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls on file, and is assigned a 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 | 136 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Hyundai Kona EV?
For the 2021 Hyundai Kona EV, the absence of any federal recalls stands out. Owner complaints registered with NHTSA total 136 unverified allegations, a volume at the lower end for its class. These reports include 3 crashes, 4 fire incidents, and 3 injuries, with no fatalities. A specific pattern in the complaints is the 76 reports concerning the "Engine" component, which, for an electric vehicle, often points to issues within the high-voltage drivetrain. No other model years of the Kona EV have NHTSA crash-test data available, so broader trends cannot be assessed. This model year's placement in the Light burden band reflects its recall and complaint volume, but this classification is not a safety grade and does not incorporate crash-test results.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Hyundai Kona EV have any recalls?
The 2021 Hyundai Kona EV has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for this model year. There are no park-outside advisories, no do-not-drive orders, and no remedy instructions associated with this vehicle in the federal recall record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Hyundai Kona EV?
Owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year total 136 and are unverified consumer allegations. The most frequently reported components are Engine with 76 alleged reports, Unknown Or Other with 25, Electrical System with 20, Power Train with 15, Vehicle Speed Control with 6, and Forward Collision Avoidance with 5.
136 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Hyundai Kona EV?
Prospective owners of a used example of this model year should consult the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov using the specific vehicle's VIN to confirm all recall remedies have been addressed, irrespective of seller assurances.
- NHTSA has no crash-test result for the 2021 Hyundai Kona EV, meaning no star ratings or Safety Index exist for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for this model year, so there are no outstanding federal remedy actions tied to the vehicle by model designation alone.
- The 136 unverified owner complaints include 4 alleged fire reports and a heavy concentration of 76 alleged Engine-category reports, a pattern worth noting given the vehicle's battery-electric architecture.
- No NHTSA-tested sibling years for this model exist in the federal record, leaving shoppers without adjacent crash-test data to use as a reference point.
FAQ2021 Hyundai Kona EV safety questions
Was the 2021 Hyundai Kona EV 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 136 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Hyundai Kona EV have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Hyundai Kona EV 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 2021 Hyundai Kona EV?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 136 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Hyundai Kona EV. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Hyundai Kona EV 2021.
- 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.