NHTSA Data Explorer

Hyundai Kona

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

780

Active records

Recalls

10

Active records

TSBs

153

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

1

Injuries

35

Crashes

37

Fires

12

Top reported issues — Hyundai Kona

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Operating state

316

Engine behavior

233

Reporting mechanism

187

Performance issue

168

Condition issue

158

Fluid issue

142

Noise

125

Driver assistance issue

96

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

73

Braking behavior

62

Vibration/harshness

46

Thermal issue

40

Powering on/off behavior

36

Electrical issue

32

Starting behavior

32

Access/entry issue

26

Lighting behavior

23

Infotainment behavior

22

Safety restraint issue

17

Steering behavior

17

Electrified system issue

16

Ride/handling behavior

14

Safety restraint behavior

14

Smell

9

Recent change

7

HVAC behavior

5

Charging behavior

4

Wiper/washer behavior

4

Communication/network issue

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2020 HYUNDAI KONA

Filed Oct 22, 2026


My 2020 Kona 2.OL failed an oil test losing 2.5 quarts in 960 miles, stalled on the highway, and blows oil out the tailpipe. Hyundai (Case #43141313) is denying repair coverage because my VIN was excluded from Recall 21V301000. This recall needs to be expanded to include my VIN.

2024 HYUNDAI KONA

Filed Oct 20, 2026


I purchased a new 2024 Hyundai Kona in September 2023 and followed its scheduled maintenance program. By August 12, 2026, I had noticed mild, intermittent excessive brake-pedal travel, especially at low speeds. I reported it to the dealer that day; September 14 was their earliest available appointment. By September 14, the pedal drop was more pronounced and frequent at low speeds. The dealer inspected the brakes and reported no abnormality. A technician verbally acknowledged some downward…

2019 HYUNDAI KONA

Filed Oct 20, 2026


My 2019 Hyundai Kona (VIN: [XXX]) experiences violent shaking and complete engine stalling in active traffic when braking, creating an immediate safety hazard on public roads. This directly mirrors the failure mechanics of Safety Recall 203 ([XXX]). Upon inspection, physical evidence of massive silver aluminum metal flakes was discovered clogging the VVT solenoid mesh screens, originating from internal cylinder/piston ring degradation. However, the dealership Universal Hyundai in [XXX] (RO#…

2019 HYUNDAI KONA

Filed Oct 16, 2026


While driving my 2019 Hyundai Kona with the 2.0L engine, the engine suddenly began making a loud knocking sound. Immediately after exiting the highway onto a main street, the vehicle stalled in active traffic, causing a sudden loss of motive power and creating a significant safety hazard. The first Hyundai dealership documented an engine knock and reported diagnostic trouble codes P0011, P0014, P0017, and P0366, involving camshaft timing and correlation. I was subsequently informed that the…

2019 HYUNDAI KONA

Filed Oct 13, 2026


Large amounts of oil slipped past the damaged rings into the engine. Oil could not stay no matter how many oil changes and proper maintenance. Hard metal shards got loose into the engine causing the engine to blow. Many codes came up in the diagnoses done by a Hyundai dealership. This has been reported to be a common complaint and problem with this make and model/year of the car. It should not be my responsibility to fix. Its 100% a manufacturer error. Please assist me!

2021 HYUNDAI KONA

Filed Oct 13, 2026


My 2021 Kona has undergone five separate oil consumption checks. The engine is depleting oil at an abnormal rate, creating a clear risk of sudden catastrophic engine failure and highway stalling. Dealership service personnel have repeatedly dismissed consumption data despite documented top-offs between 500 and 1,000 miles. Furthermore, this vehicle has already required an entire brake system replacement due to unidentifiable system failures, establishing a continuous history of substantial…

2020 HYUNDAI KONA

Filed Oct 13, 2026


The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle hesitated, and there was white smoke coming from the exhaust. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the contact was advised to take the vehicle to a dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall related to the failure. The manufacturer was made…

2022 HYUNDAI KONA

Filed Oct 12, 2026


The vehicle is a 2022 Hyundai Kona N Line, VIN [XXX]. The driver-assistance/safety systems have intermittently malfunctioned. The reported problems include false forward-collision warnings, unintended automatic emergency braking when there is no apparent obstacle or collision threat, false blind-spot/side warnings, and unwanted steering intervention from the lane-assist system. The exact failed component is UNKNOWN. Possible involved systems include the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist…

2021 HYUNDAI KONA

Filed Oct 5, 2026


All 4 fuel injectors failed. They were replaced but the check engine light came back on. Crank shaft sensor was then replaced and now the check engine light is back on. Driving the car waiting for something to fail is not safe

2023 HYUNDAI KONA

Filed Oct 3, 2026


The horn on my 2023 Hyundai Kona has failed for the THIRD time. This is a dangerous situation. The time before this I barely avoided an accident when a pickup truck was accelerating very fast in reverse from a driveway and didn't see me. Luckily no one was in the oncoming traffic lane and I was able to accelerate into that lane and avoid an accident. But I could not warn him, my horn wasn't working. I can't warn anyone that they're about to drive into my space/lane. IT ISN'T SAFE. Hyundai…

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.