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Hyundai Kona

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

743

Active records

Recalls

8

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

46

Crashes

45

Fires

19

Top reported issues — Hyundai Kona

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Operating state

321

Engine behavior

226

Reporting mechanism

194

Performance issue

142

Fluid issue

140

Noise

133

Condition issue

124

Driver assistance issue

86

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

60

Braking behavior

54

Vibration/harshness

49

Thermal issue

46

Powering on/off behavior

33

Starting behavior

33

Electrical issue

31

Access/entry issue

29

Lighting behavior

25

Infotainment behavior

20

Safety restraint issue

20

Steering behavior

14

Safety restraint behavior

13

Ride/handling behavior

10

Smell

9

Wiper/washer behavior

4

HVAC behavior

3

Recent change

3

Communication/network issue

2

Electrified system issue

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2025 HYUNDAI KONA

Filed Jun 21, 2026


Power train the engine roars up and drops jarring you back and forth second car within a yr first blew up brand new both and Hyundia and dealership blew me off

2024 HYUNDAI KONA

Filed Jun 18, 2026


1 injured
Crash

The contact owned a 2024 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving and pulling out of a parking space, the steering wheel turned to the right and then left, after which the vehicle lost power and steering capability. As a result, the contact was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and collided with a pole. The contact could not recall any warning indicators that illuminated after the incident. The driver side bumper and hood sustained damage from the collision and a nearby…

2020 HYUNDAI KONA

Filed Jun 18, 2026


The car failed to accelerate on highway on multiple occasions, including when slowing down and then trying to accelerate when pulling out on highways.

2019 HYUNDAI KONA

Filed Jun 16, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced excessive oil consumption. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH on the highway, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to pull over to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving into a parking lot. The battery warning light illuminated on several occasions. Additionally, the contact stated…

2021 HYUNDAI KONA

Filed Jun 15, 2026


The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that there was a strong odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that while cleaning and detailing the vehicle to remove the odor, the contact discovered that a leak had damaged the floorboard and the carpet. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed with a windshield wiper fluid leak coming from the fluid line routed through the floorboard. The fluid line was disconnected; however, the issue was not fully repaired, and the…

2025 HYUNDAI KONA

Filed Jun 11, 2026


Component or System: The brake system, specifically what appears to be a false ABS activation or IEB (Integrated Electronic Brake) system malfunction. The component is available for inspection upon request. Safety Risk: While braking at speeds between 25-40 mph, typically on dry pavement and more frequently on downhill grades, the brake pedal exhibits a chugging sensation, erratic stopping behavior, and pedal softening consistent with unintended ABS activation or IEB malfunction. This occurs on…

2022 HYUNDAI KONA

Filed Jun 9, 2026


Crash

The tread came off the tire on the highway causing me to crash off I 75. The tires were made 6 of 2025 and the pressure was 31.5 according to the highway patrol officer on scene. I have the paperwork for the tires I purchased at Sams Club in Cape Coral Florida on 7/29/25. The tires are less than 11 months old and this shouldn't have happened. The tread damaged multiple parts of my car.

2019 HYUNDAI KONA

Filed Jun 9, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the AWD warning light illuminated and was reset each time the vehicle was restarted. The contact also stated that over a couple of months, while downshifting, stopping, or decelerating, the vehicle stalled on several occasions. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the Check Engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was then taken to an…

2019 HYUNDAI KONA

Filed Jun 8, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while making left turns on several occasions, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was shifted into park (P) and restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. However, during routine maintenance, an independent mechanic noticed that the oil reservoir was empty, and an oil change was completed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

2019 HYUNDAI KONA

Filed Jun 4, 2026


Vehicle (2019 Kona) is subject to Recall 203 (piston ring/bore defect). On XXX Puente Hills Hyundai refused the mandatory physcial inspection, instead attempting to charge $1,100 for 'leak repairs.' An independent inspection by Valvoline on XXX confirmed the engine is dry with no leaks, proving the dealer's claim was fraudulent. Following a recent ECU update, the vehicle triggered a P0420 code—a known symptom of the internal engine damage covered by Recall 203. My Hyundai Corporate Case (#XXX)…

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.