Hyundai Kona Electric Warning Lights: What They Mean

Red: stop or act now

Airbag Warning Light

Safety Restraint System (SRS) malfunction. Normally lights for 3-6 seconds at ignition ON, then goes off.
What to do: If it stays on while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. PDF page 184

Other warnings and indicators

Regenerative brake warning light

Regenerative brake is not operating and braking is weaker due to a brake system malfunction; pedal may feel deeper and stopping distance longer.
What to do: Drive safely and have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. PDF page 63

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light

Malfunction in the ABS. Lights about 3 seconds at ignition ON; the hydraulic brakes still work.
What to do: If it stays on while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. PDF page 186

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) System Warning Light

ABS and Parking Brake warning lights on together while driving may indicate an EBD problem; braking may not work normally.
What to do: Avoid high speed and abrupt braking; have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. PDF page 186

Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Warning Light

Malfunction with the Motor Driven Power Steering. Lights about 3 seconds at ignition ON.
What to do: If it stays on while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. PDF page 187

Service Warning Light

Problem with electric vehicle control system parts such as sensors, or an actuator or A/C compressor malfunction. Lights 3 seconds at start.
What to do: If on while driving or not off after starting, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. PDF page 183

Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Warning Light

Malfunction with the EPB. Lights about 3 seconds at ignition ON, then goes off.
What to do: If it stays on while driving, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. PDF page 188

Low Tire Pressure Warning Light

One or more tires are significantly underinflated; the tire location appears on the instrument cluster. PDF page 188

High Voltage Battery Level Warning Light

High voltage battery level is low.
What to do: Charge the vehicle immediately; roughly 18-31 mi (30-50 km) of range remains, depending on driving conditions. PDF page 63

Power Down Indicator Light

Power is limited to protect high-power parts due to low battery level, battery or motor temperature extremes. Alone, it is not a failure.
What to do: Charge the vehicle immediately; do not accelerate suddenly. If it comes on with Service light, have it inspected by a dealer. PDF page 183

Master Warning Light

A malfunction was detected in a system such as collision-avoidance, lights, cruise control, low washer fluid or TPMS. Turns off when resolved. PDF page 188

LED Headlight Warning Light

Malfunction with the LED headlight or a related part; driving with it on may reduce LED headlight life.
What to do: If it stays on or blinks, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. PDF page 191

Immobilizer Indicator Light

Blinking indicates an immobilizer system malfunction; a brief light that goes off means the smart key in the vehicle cannot be detected.
What to do: Have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. PDF page 193

Lane Safety Indicator Light

Yellow means Lane Safety is deselected, disabled or malfunctioning; green means Lane Keeping Assist conditions are met; gray means not met.
What to do: If yellow stays on after the sensor is unblocked, have the vehicle inspected by an authorized HYUNDAI dealer. PDF page 191

Electronic Stability Control Indicator Light

Lights about 3 seconds at ignition ON and when the ESC system is deactivated with the ESC OFF button. PDF page 193

Green: system on

Charging Connector Indicator Light

Shows charging connector status; green lights for about 1 minute when the connector is connected to the vehicle. PDF page 184

Summarized in our own words from the 2026 Hyundai Kona Electric owner's manual (AI-assisted; every light name was matched against its cited page 2026-10-18). Your vehicle may not have every light, and other years can differ. A red warning that stays on usually means stop safely and check: your manual has the final word.