2021 Hyundai Kona - Electric Vehicle Guide
The 2021 Hyundai Kona belongs to a Hyundai Kona lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 5 model years, from 2020 to 2026. It is an all-electric vehicle, so it skips the oil changes, spark plugs and exhaust-system service of a combustion Kona entirely. It is configured as front-wheel drive with an automatic (am7). The 2021 sits mid-run, with both earlier (2020) and later (2026) Kona model years also documented.
Peak DC fast-charge input is roughly 50.0 kW. Routine upkeep centers on tire rotation, DOT 3 brake fluid, Long Life battery/cabin coolant, cabin air filters and brake service rather than engine oil. Know Your Ride lists 13 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include lug nut 80 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around engine (53), unknown or other (11), power train (7). A representative report reads: "The automatic emergency braking system brakes way too hard causing the car to stop too fast and risks causing a rear end collision. This is not fixed by..." There is 1 safety recall on record; one covers: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The....
It returns 30 MPGe combined. Estimated annual charging cost runs near $1,450.
Quick Specs
| Efficiency | 30 MPGe combined |
| Max DC charging | 50.0 kW |
| Est. annual charging | $1,450 |
| Tire size | 215/55R17 |
| Coolant | Long Life |
| NHTSA overall | 5 / 5 stars |
| Open recalls on record | 1 |
| Technical service bulletins | 47 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.