Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Hyundai Kona, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2019 Hyundai Kona - 193 complaints in its first 8 years (193 to date)
- 2020 Hyundai Kona - 160 complaints in its first 8 years (160 to date)
- 2021 Hyundai Kona - 119 complaints in its first 8 years (119 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2018 Hyundai Kona - 75 complaints in its first 8 years (75 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Hyundai Kona | 10 | 10 | 3 |
| 2025 Hyundai Kona | 28 | 28 | 1 |
| 2024 Hyundai Kona | 52 | 52 | 4 |
| 2023 Hyundai Kona | 66 | 66 | 1 |
| 2022 Hyundai Kona | 100 | 100 | 0 |
| 2021 Hyundai Kona | 119 | 119 | 1 |
| 2020 Hyundai Kona | 160 | 160 | 2 |
| 2019 Hyundai Kona | 193 | 193 | 1 |
| 2018 Hyundai Kona | 75 | 75 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V452000 | 2024-2026 | Seat Belts | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kona Electric and 2024-2026 Kona vehicles. |
| 26V069000 | 2026 | Steering | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Kona vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss... |
| 26V047000 | 2026 | Electrical System | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid,... |
| 24V308000 | 2024 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Elantra, Venue, and Kona vehicles. |
| 23V901000 | 2024 | Electrical System | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles. The 12-Volt battery cables may chafe against the engine control module bracket and short circuit during a... |
| 23V650000 | 2024 | Seat Belts | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles. The seat belt assemblies in the right and left rear seats may not function properly. |
| 23V526000 | 2023 | Power Train | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. |
| 21V301000 | 2019-2021 | Engine | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. |
| 20V022000 | 2020 | Equipment | Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Kona vehicles. The certification label may indicate incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). |