2025 Hyundai Kona Problems: 2 Known Issues
2025 model year · 380+ owner reports · Updated October 2026
According to Au7o's analysis of 380+ owner reports, the 2025 Hyundai Kona has 2 documented known issues. None of the listed issues is rated critical; this is not a complete reliability assessment. The most commonly reported issue is IVT/CVT Judder and Droning Noise with 380 owner reports. Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $150 to $1,400. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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All 2 Known Issues
NHTSA Recalls6 recalls
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles. The seat belt assemblies in the right and left rear seats may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupation Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles. The 12-Volt battery cables may chafe against the engine control module bracket and short circuit during a crash.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Elantra, Venue, and Kona vehicles. An electrical short circuit may occur in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve assembly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
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.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Hyundai Kona problems?
According to Au7o's analysis of 380+ owner reports, the 2025 Hyundai Kona has 2 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: IVT/CVT Judder and Droning Noise, Infotainment Black/Frozen Screen and Apple CarPlay/Bluetooth Disconnects. None are rated critical, but regular maintenance is recommended.
Is the Hyundai Kona reliable?
The 2025 Hyundai Kona has 2 known issues documented across 380+ owner reports. None of the matching records is rated critical; this is not a complete reliability assessment. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
How much does it cost to fix common Hyundai Kona problems?
Repair costs for known Hyundai Kona issues range from $150 to $1,400, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
What is the 2022-2025 Hyundai Kona IVT/CVT Judder and Droning Noise?
The Kona with the 2.0L engine uses Hyundai's IVT (Intelligent Variable Transmission, a chain-driven CVT) that can develop juddering at low speeds and a droning noise at highway speeds. The transmission fluid degrades faster than expected, and the chain and pulleys wear. Repairs typically run $150-$1,400. Severity: medium.
What is the 2018-2025 Hyundai Kona Infotainment Black/Frozen Screen and Apple CarPlay/Bluetooth Disconnects?
Kona and Kona N/Electric owners report the touchscreen going black or frozen, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto disconnecting at random with a 'phone not responding, reconnect on the road' prompt. The faults trace to infotainment firmware/connectivity bugs rather than a single hardw… Severity: low.
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