2022 Hyundai Kona recalls and problems
No recalls and 101 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Hyundai Kona.
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2022 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.
The vehicle is a 2022 Hyundai Kona N Line, VIN […]. The driver-assistance/safety systems have intermittently malfunctioned. The reported problems include false forward-collision warnings, unintended automatic emergency braking when there is no apparent obstacle or collision threat, false blind-spot/side warnings, and…
I purchased this 2022 Hyundai Kona used in May 2025 with approximately 55,000 miles. Within about one to two months of purchase, in June 2025, the transmission began to malfunction. When I pressed the accelerator, the speedometer and engine speed would climb but the vehicle would not accelerate, resulting in a sudden…
Today, my Kona tried to kill me. I was traveling on a freeway in a construction zone. Road conditions were clear: no fog, precipitation, potholes or obstructions. Traffic slowed down to 30 mph as the rightmost lane becomes an exit only lane (and people exchanged between the middle and right lane). Traffic continued to…
My radiator has coolant leak. I noticed the fluid getting low and the smell. I had to put fluid in 2-3 times the last month. I took it into the shop and they confirmed that it is the lower left part of the radiator that it’s leaking from and it has to get replaced. I did notice on a campaign 24\-EM\-005H\. for the…
Transmission (7 speed DCT) partial failure causing intermittent lack of acceleration, bucking, violent shifts. No warning lights are displayed. Despite being only days and about 1000 miles beyond the warranty neither Hyundai nor the dealer show interest in repairing this except at my cost, which is not feasible.
Kona model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2024 | 4 | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 28 | 2 | 0 |
Across all years, the 2019 Kona has the most complaints (198). All Hyundai Kona years →
Questions
- Does the 2022 Hyundai Kona have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Kona as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Kona?
- Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (33 complaints), followed by unknown or other (26).
- How many 2022 Hyundai Kona complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 3 of 101 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 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 12, 2026.