Lotus Elise vs Hyundai Kona Electric
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Lotus Elise | Hyundai Kona Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 83 | 206 |
| Model years covered | 2005–2009 | 2019–2025 |
| Worst model year | 2005 | 2019 |
| Best model year | 2007 | 2024 |
| Crashes reported | 2 | 12 |
| Fires reported | 3 | 5 |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 1 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 6% | 8.7% |
Lotus Elise by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
53
63.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
7
8.4%
Electrical System
4
4.8%
Suspension
4
4.8%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
4
4.8%
Other & Unspecified
4
4.8%
Brakes
2
2.4%
Fuel & Propulsion
2
2.4%
Hyundai Kona Electric by year
What breaks
Electrical System
100
48.5%
Other & Unspecified
19
9.2%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
16
7.8%
Brakes
14
6.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
14
6.8%
Engine & Cooling
13
6.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
12
5.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
5
2.4%