Hyundai Kona recalls and problems
9 recalls and 817 owner complaints for 9 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
9
Complaints
817
Crashes reported
45
Fires reported
20
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Hyundai Kona by year
Most reported Hyundai Kona problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 422 | |
| Unknown or Other | 142 | |
| Electrical System | 141 | |
| Power Train | 102 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 73 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 45 | |
| Service Brakes | 32 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 29 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | |
| Lane Departure | 17 |
All Hyundai Kona recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-452 | Jul 14, 2026 | 2024–2026 | Seat Belts | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kona Electric and 2024-2026 Kona vehicles. |
| 26V-069 | Feb 5, 2026 | 2026 | Steering | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Kona vehicles. |
| 26V-047 | Jan 26, 2026 | 2026 | Electrical System | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata… |
| 24V-308 | May 1, 2024 | 2024 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Elantra, Venue, and Kona vehicles. |
| 23V-901 | Dec 26, 2023 | 2024 | Electrical System | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles. |
| 23V-650 | Sep 22, 2023 | 2024 | Seat Belts | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles. |
| 23V-526 | Jul 27, 2023 | 2023 | Park outsidePower Train | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. |
| 21V-301 | Apr 28, 2021 | 2019–2021 | Engine | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. |
| 20V-022 | Jan 17, 2020 | 2020 | Equipment | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Kona vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Hyundai Kona?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2019 Hyundai Kona has the most reports (198). Check the 2019 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Kona have?
NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls covering Hyundai Kona model years 2019–2021, 2023–2026.
What are the most common Hyundai Kona problems?
Owners report engine, unknown or other, electrical system problems most often.