Known APK problem
Hyundai Kona I Electric: brakes
On the Hyundai Kona I Electric the APK inspector finds brakes problems 2.0× as often as on cars of the same age: at 3–4 years 1.3%, against about 0.7% nationally.
Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026
What is it?
Worn or rusted brake discs and pads, or uneven braking.
How to check it at the viewing
Look through the wheel at the discs: no deep grooves or thick rust edge. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stay straight.
Ask the seller: When were the brake discs and pads last replaced?
By age
Share of inspected Hyundai Kona I Electrics with this defect, compared with all cars of the same age.
| Age | Type | Kona I Electric | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 – 4 years | A | 0.6% | 0.5% | 1.3× |
| 3 – 4 years | B | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.0× |
| 5 – 6 years | A | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.7× |
| 5 – 6 years | B | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.2× |
A = structure, safety or costly mechanics; B = fail, usually simple; C = advisory. An age is missing when this defect is not among the most common there.
Comparable cars at 3–4 years
| Model | Brakes | Vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Kona I Electric | 1.3% | 2.0× |
| Citroën C5 Aircross | 0.7% | 1.5× |
| Mazda CX-3 | 5.1% | 8.0× |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 0.6% | 0.9× |
| SEAT Arona | 0.7% | 1.5× |
| Škoda Enyaq | 1.0% | 2.3× |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Hyundai Kona I Electric often have brakes problems?
Yes, more often than average at the APK. At 3–4 years the inspector found a brakes defect on 1.3% of inspected Hyundai Kona I Electrics, against about 0.7% of all cars of the same age (2.0×). Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.
How do you check the brakes on a used Hyundai Kona I Electric?
Look through the wheel at the discs: no deep grooves or thick rust edge. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stay straight.
Repair indication: small, medium or large. An indication of the usual repair, not a quote: the real cost depends on the car, the cause and the garage.
Source: RDW Open Data (CC0), analysis CarXray.nl. 6,857,004 inspected passenger cars aged 3 years and older, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Each car counts once. How we know