Hyundai Kona recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 9 recalls and 813 owner complaints for the Hyundai Kona (model years 2018–2026). The most reported problem area is engine (422 complaints), followed by electrical system (138 complaints). The 2024 model year has the most recalls (4).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 1 | 28 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 4 | 53 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 1 | 66 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 0 | 101 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 1 | 120 | 2 | 3 | |
| 2020 | 2 | 162 | 8 | 3 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 198 | 11 | 4 | |
| 2018 | 0 | 75 | 9 | 10 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2019 (198), 2020 (162) and 2021 (120). Among model years at least two years old, the 2024 has the fewest complaints on file (53).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Hyundai Kona model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 422 | 9 of 9 | |
| Electrical system | 138 | 9 of 9 | |
| Power train | 100 | 9 of 9 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 62 | 9 of 9 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 45 | 8 of 9 |
Latest 8 of 9 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V452000 | Jul 14, 2026 | Seat belts: rear/other, buckle assembly | 2024–2026 | 47,787 |
| 26V069000 | Feb 5, 2026 | Steering: linkages, knuckle, spindle, arm | 2026 | 4,555 |
| 26V047000 | Jan 26, 2026 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 2026 | 41,651 |
| 24V308000 | May 1, 2024 | Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system, emission control, gas recirculation valve (egr valve) | 2024 | 13,511 |
| 23V901000 | Dec 26, 2023 | Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery, cables | 2024 | 10,984 |
| 23V650000 | Sep 22, 2023 | Seat belts: rear/other, retractor | 2024 | 2,354 |
| 23V526000 | Jul 27, 2023 | Power train: automatic transmission, fluid/lubricant, pump | 2023 | 52,109 |
| 21V301000 | Apr 28, 2021 | Engine | 2019–2021 | 158,493 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 45 complaints and a fire in 20 complaints; 48 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.