Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Kona Electric.
The 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric is a fully electric crossover built on Hyundai's dedicated EV platform, pairing a battery-electric powertrain with the subcompact SUV body style that defined the Kona line. With just 20 owner complaints logged and zero recalls, the 2022 model year stands out as a relatively trouble-free entry in the Kona Electric's reliability history — a sharp contrast to the 2020 model year's peak of 179 complaints — signaling that by this point Hyundai had largely ironed out the early-production electrical issues that dominated earlier iterations.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
| Front wiper blades | 00F09AU016HY alt 99H09AKA26H |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 165.4 in |
| Overall width | 70.9 in |
| Overall height | 61 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3715 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 61.8 / 62.2 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 56/44 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Torque lug nuts to 79.0-94.0 ft-lbs.
| Lug Nuts | 79.0-94.0 ft-lbs |
| Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque | 16.0-23.0 ft-lbs |
| Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt Torque | Front: 72.0-; Rear: 58.0- |
| ABS Sensor Torque | 6.6 |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | 0.079" in |
| Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for Replacement | Front: 0.787; Rear: 0.331 |
| Variation from Parallelism Thickness Variation | Front: .0002; Rear: .0004 |
| Maximum Rotor Runout | Front: 0.0016; Rear: 0.002 |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| Every 5,000 mi | Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) |
| Every 7,500 mi | Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) |
| Every 15,000 mi | Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) |
| Every 35,000 mi | Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2022 Hyundai Kona Electric represents a dramatic downturn in federal records compared to the troubled early years of the generation, dropping from a peak of 179 complaints and 5 recalls in 2020 to just 20 complaints and zero recalls in the target year. This positions the 2022 model at the beginning of a stabilized, lower-complaint arc for the generation, suggesting the manufacturer successfully addressed the major issues that plagued the 2019-2020 models. For the 2022 model specifically, electrical system concerns dominate the complaint roster with 9 reports, followed by 4 categorized as "Unknown or Other," though the data does not specify the root causes for these issues. Safety metrics for the 2022 model are relatively reassuring, with only 1 crash complaint and zero fire complaints logged federally. Given the steep decline in recalls and complaints relative to prior years and the continued stability seen in the 2023-2024 model years, the 2022 Kona Electric stands as a solid, improved used buy within this generation.
All 20 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 33 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z07 OL | 2026-05-15 | Unknown Or Other | Certain 2021-2023 model year Kona, 2021-2023 model year Kona Electric, and 2022-2023… |
| 26-BE-010H DN | 2026-04-17 | Unknown Or Other | Some vehicles may have an inoperable horn that may be caused by foreign substances… |
| 26-BE-010H TSB | 2026-04-17 | Unknown Or Other | Some vehicles may have an inoperable horn that may be caused by foreign substances… |
| DTN DL | 2026-04-10 | Air Bags | The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of… |
| DTN DCS | 2026-04-10 | Air Bags | The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety… |
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