Hyundai Kona complaints by model year
801 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2025 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 52 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | 66 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 100 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 118 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 | 160 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| 2019 | 193 | 11 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 | 75 | 9 | 10 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2018–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 42 | 133 | 107 | 79 | 33 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| Unknown or other | 25 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 26 | 19 | 5 | 6 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 26 | 31 | 9 | 1 |
| Power train | 11 | 18 | 20 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Hyundai Kona recalls (9)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Kona model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V452000 | Jul 14, 2026 | Seat Belt Buckle May Fail | 2024, 2025, 2026 | — |
| 26V069000 | Feb 5, 2026 | Loss of Steering Control from Cracked Steering Knuckle Assembly | 2026 | 89.4% |
| 26V047000 | Jan 26, 2026 | Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101 | 2026 | 92.5% |
| 24V308000 | May 1, 2024 | EGR Valve May Short and Cause Loss of Drive Power | 2024 | 88.9% |
| 23V901000 | Dec 26, 2023 | Engine Compartment Fire from Short Circuit | 2024 | 96.4% |
| 23V650000 | Sep 22, 2023 | Rear Seat Belts May Not Operate/FMVSS 208 & 209 | 2024 | 98.5% |
| 23V526000 | Jul 27, 2023 | Electric Oil Pump Assembly May Cause Fire | 2023 | 93.5% |
| 21V301000 | Apr 28, 2021 | Improperly Heat-Treated Piston Oil Rings | 2019, 2020, 2021 | 90.9% |
| 20V022000 | Jan 17, 2020 | Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label | 2020 | 93.7% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2025 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2024 | ★★★★☆ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2023 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2022 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2019 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Hyundai Kona FAQ
How many recalls has the Hyundai Kona had?
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns that cover at least one Hyundai Kona model year from 2018 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Hyundai Kona year has the most complaints?
Among the last 4 model years with settled counts, the 2019 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (193) and the 2018 the fewest (75). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Hyundai Kona problems?
Across the 2018–2026 model years, owners most often name the engine, unknown or other, electrical system in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Hyundai Kona get?
EPA rates the 2026 Hyundai Kona at 26 to 31 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.