2018 Hyundai Kona recalls and problems
No recalls and 75 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Hyundai Kona.
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2018 Hyundai Kona recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
car had an engine knock at 110,000 miles and took it to a repair shop and said they are pretty sure it was an engine rod and that the whole engine needed to be replaced still waiting to get it to the dealership to see what they are going to do due to this car being a leased car and it will not run anymore.
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.
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, there was a loud clunking sound coming from the engine bay, followed by grinding gear sounds. The vehicle lost drive power, causing the driver to coast over to the side of the road, where the vehicle eventually stalled…
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving it began to smoke, a noise was hear, put in neutral to coast down a hill and had to pull the parking break to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with defective piston oil rings, and the engine was…
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Koa. The contact stated that while the daughter was driving the vehicle began to sputter and jerk before stalling. During the failure the oil warning light flashed off and on. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine had failed due to carbon buildup. The…
Kona model years compared
Across all years, the 2019 Kona has the most complaints (198). All Hyundai Kona years →
Questions
- Does the 2018 Hyundai Kona have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2018 Hyundai Kona as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Hyundai Kona?
- Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (42 complaints), followed by unknown or other (25).
- How many 2018 Hyundai Kona complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 9 of 75 complaints report a crash and 10 a fire; 12 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 19, 2026.