NHTSA Complaint #11680934 — 2019 HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11680934
Vehicle	2019 HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	June 24, 2025
Date Filed	August 15, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Component Failed: Electric transmission/drive unit failed twice before 150,000 miles. Still in vehicle, available for inspection. Safety Risk: Loss of propulsion while driving creates risk of being rear-ended or stranded in dangerous traffic conditions. Right now the car is not drivable Confirmed By: Problem confirmed by Hyundai dealership/service center on both failures. Inspection: Inspected by authorized Hyundai service center; manufacturer was notified. Warning Symptoms: Before the failure there was a screeching sound coming from the hood. In both failures, these warnings appeared shortly before or during the loss of propulsion.

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