Does the 2020 Hyundai Kona have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2020 Hyundai Kona, the most recent reported on April 28, 2021 (Engine). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Kona?

Owners have filed 162 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (109 complaints), followed by power train (20).

How many 2020 Hyundai Kona complaints mention a crash or fire?

8 of 162 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 12 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2020 Hyundai Kona recalls and problems

2 recalls and 162 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Hyundai Kona.

recalls

162

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2020 Hyundai Kona recalls

Engine

NHTSA campaign 21V301000 · reported April 28, 2021 · Hyundai Motor America · 158,493 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
The risk: A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.

Equipment: other, labels

NHTSA campaign 20V022000 · reported January 17, 2020 · Hyundai Motor America · 477 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Kona vehicles. The certification label may indicate incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 567, "Certification" and 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
The risk: An incorrect GAWR could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install new label stickers displaying the correct GAWR over the affected areas of the certification label, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 187.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine109
Power train20
Unknown or other17
Electrical system11
Forward collision avoidance7
Steering7
Vehicle speed control7
Engine and engine cooling4
Fuel/propulsion system4
Service brakes3

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 22, 2026 · Engine
My 2020 Kona 2.OL failed an oil test losing 2.5 quarts in 960 miles, stalled on the highway, and blows oil out the tailpipe. Hyundai (Case #43141313) is denying repair coverage because my VIN was excluded from Recall 21V301000. This recall needs to be expanded to include my VIN.

Oct 13, 2026 · Engine · 53,976 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle hesitated, and there was white smoke coming from the exhaust. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the contact was advised to take the vehicle to a dealer. The…

Sep 29, 2026 · Engine
COMPONENT THAT FAILED: The engine short block piston rings (related to NHTSA recall 203) failed, causing severe cylinder wall scoring. The vehicle is currently located at an authorized Hyundai dealership and is available for manufacturer or NHTSA inspection. SAFETY RISK; The defective piston rings caused severe…

Sep 27, 2026 · Engine
I was fortunate to check my daughter's oil and noticed that it was almost empty. I alerted the dealer because I recently got an oil change and thought there was a leak, but no oil was on the driveway. The dealer performed an oil consumption test. They said it was 1 quart per 1,000 miles and this is acceptable. There…

Sep 9, 2026 · Engine
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine); however, the dealer was unable to perform the recall repair because the vehicle had not experienced a failure associated with the recall and there were no fault codes displayed or…

Kona model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2018	0	75	9	10
2019	1	198	11	4
2020	2	162	8	3
2021	1	120	2	3
2022	0	101	3	0
2023	1	66	4	0

Across all years, the 2019 Kona has the most complaints (198). All Hyundai Kona years →

Questions

Does the 2020 Hyundai Kona have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2020 Hyundai Kona, the most recent reported on April 28, 2021 (Engine). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Kona?: Owners have filed 162 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (109 complaints), followed by power train (20).
How many 2020 Hyundai Kona complaints mention a crash or fire?: 8 of 162 complaints report a crash and 3 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 October 22, 2026.