NHTSA Data Explorer

Hyundai Kona

Data refreshed August 8, 2026

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Complaints

761

Active records

Recalls

9

Active records

TSBs

138

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

47

Crashes

45

Fires

20

Top reported issues — Hyundai Kona

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Operating state

328

Engine behavior

233

Reporting mechanism

195

Performance issue

147

Fluid issue

145

Noise

137

Condition issue

128

Driver assistance issue

86

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

61

Braking behavior

54

Vibration/harshness

51

Thermal issue

48

Powering on/off behavior

36

Starting behavior

33

Electrical issue

32

Access/entry issue

29

Lighting behavior

26

Infotainment behavior

20

Safety restraint issue

20

Steering behavior

16

Safety restraint behavior

13

Ride/handling behavior

11

Smell

9

HVAC behavior

5

Wiper/washer behavior

4

Recent change

3

Communication/network issue

2

Electrified system issue

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2024 HYUNDAI KONA

Filed Aug 4, 2026


While driving at night the entire electrical system went out for a few seconds. Headlights out, dash full out, then after a few seconds it came back on. Just like this issue: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2020 HYUNDAI KONA

Filed Aug 4, 2026


I am filing a safety complaint against Scott Stark’s South Point Hyundai for selling me a vehicle with an active open safety recall, a blown transmission, an A/C failure, and a dry-rotted tire. Before returning the car for service under a promised 1,000-mile warranty, my sister, who has worked for Corporate Hyundai for 15 years, helped me conduct a full intake baseline inspection at her dealership. We performed a recorded 360-degree video inspection, took high-resolution photos of every square…

2023 HYUNDAI KONA

Filed Jul 30, 2026


I was driving to work on a normal day under normal circumstances when a check engine light won my dashboard. Seconds later my car started showing car is over heating. I immediately swayed from the speed lane to the side of the road almost getting into a crash as other vehicles were at full speeds behind me. I immediately called dealership and made an appointment. My vehicle experienced a premature failure of the cooling coolant valve, a critical component of the engine cooling system. This…

2022 HYUNDAI KONA

Filed Jul 30, 2026


COMPONENT/SYSTEM: Air Conditioning (HVAC) / Climate Control System and closed-loop refrigerant lines. The vehicle and all climate control components are available for immediate inspection. SAFETY RISK: Total loss of cooling in peak summer heat (90°F-95°F+) causes cabin temperatures to rapidly exceed 110°F. This sudden heat trapped in the vehicle caused me (the driver) acute heat exhaustion, culminating in a medical fainting episode. The vehicle regularly transports my newborn baby and toddler,…

2025 HYUNDAI KONA

Filed Jul 24, 2026


The dash will completely go black except for red words *no signal.* and all warnings are no longer visible, I cannot tell what speed I’m going, or what percentage battery my car is at. I don’t see visible lane or collision warnings. It is very unsafe and I have been to the dealership twice to try and fix it. The issue returned both times.

2024 HYUNDAI KONA

Filed Jul 23, 2026


The car shuts off at random times during me driving . Its like the car locks up steering and shuts completely down . Have to pull over and give the car time . And it shuts back on in and drives with poor accelerate after each issuse. The car is now shaking and making popping sounds while driving .

2024 HYUNDAI KONA

Filed Jul 22, 2026


While I was driving, my car turned off and on again while the car was in motion. I wasn't in an accident, but I did notice the headlights turn off, my dashboard turn off, and a red light appear on the dashboard before the car turned itself back on.

2021 HYUNDAI KONA

Filed Jul 22, 2026


The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the horn button was depressed but was inoperable. The dealer was contacted and notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the horn needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

2018 HYUNDAI KONA

Filed Jul 21, 2026


I purchased a 2018 Hyundai Kona, and it has had one major issue after another. It burns an excessive amount of oil, the engine misfires, and now the turbocharger is failing. I’ve already spent approximately $2,300 repairing the air conditioner and engine, and I can’t afford thousands more in repairs.

2025 HYUNDAI KONA

Filed Jul 19, 2026


1 injured

I purchased a used Hyndai Kona with 26,000 miles April 30 2026. I was told I have the balance of the manufacturer warranty of 5 years or 60,000 miles. I have not driven my car for 73 days because of extreme safety problems the Hyundai Kona. The car is very difficult to steer. The car pulls significantly to the right. One day after I purchased this vehicle the car jumped the curb and my face hit the steering wheel cutting my nose and creating a black eye. There is a lot of play in the…

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Updated August 8, 2026. Refreshed nightly.