Does the 2023 Hyundai Kona have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 Hyundai Kona, the most recent reported on July 27, 2023 (Power train: automatic transmission, fluid/lubricant, pump). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Kona?

Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (26 complaints), followed by unknown or other (19).

How many 2023 Hyundai Kona complaints mention a crash or fire?

4 of 66 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2023 Hyundai Kona recalls and problems

1 recall and 66 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Hyundai Kona.

recalls

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.

2023 Hyundai Kona recalls

Power train: automatic transmission, fluid/lubricant, pump

NHTSA campaign 23V526000 · reported July 27, 2023 · Hyundai Motor America · 52,109 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
The risk: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
The fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.

Most reported problems

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

Electrical system26
Unknown or other19
Forward collision avoidance13
Power train10
Engine8
Vehicle speed control7
Fuel/propulsion system4
Service brakes3
Lane departure2
Air bags1

What owners report

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

Oct 3, 2026 · Unknown or other
The horn on my 2023 Hyundai Kona has failed for the THIRD time. This is a dangerous situation. The time before this I barely avoided an accident when a pickup truck was accelerating very fast in reverse from a driveway and didn't see me. Luckily no one was in the oncoming traffic lane and I was able to accelerate into…

Sep 15, 2026 · Engine · 56,144 miles
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving 64 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of motive power with reduced acceleration. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the valve and boost solenoid needed to be replaced…

Sep 9, 2026 · Electrical system
I was in a rotary and there were two lanes and they both exited to a bridge. I was on the outside lane of the rotary and when exiting the rotary the car from the inside cut me off and I was unable to alert the driver because me HORN wasn't working. I blew out 2 tires hitting a curb and needed to be towed.State police…

Aug 11, 2026 · Electrical system
Dear Hyundai Motor America Consumer Affairs, My name is […], and I am submitting this correspondence as a formal safety and customer-service complaint concerning my 2023 Hyundai Kona SEL, the recurring failure of its horn, and the treatment I received at Capitol Hyundai in San Jose, California. I am requesting that…

Jul 30, 2026 · Engine
I was driving to work on a normal day under normal circumstances when a check engine light won my dashboard. Seconds later my car started showing car is over heating. I immediately swayed from the speed lane to the side of the road almost getting into a crash as other vehicles were at full speeds behind me. I…

Kona model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
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
2026	3	10	1	0

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

Questions

Does the 2023 Hyundai Kona have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 Hyundai Kona, the most recent reported on July 27, 2023 (Power train: automatic transmission, fluid/lubricant, pump). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Kona?: Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (26 complaints), followed by unknown or other (19).
How many 2023 Hyundai Kona complaints mention a crash or fire?: 4 of 66 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 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 3, 2026.