Hyundai Kona years to avoid
No model year of the Hyundai Kona stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Hyundai Kona years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Hyundai Kona complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Hyundai Kona problems
All model years combined.
- Engine435
- Electrical138
- Transmission101
- Driver assistance76
- Acceleration46
- Brakes35
- Fuel system31
- Steering20
- Lights18
- Body18
- Airbags14
- Visibility13
Most reported problems on the Hyundai Kona
Hyundai Kona problems year by year
Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.
| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 11 | Acceleration | 3 | 1 | ||
| 2025 | - | 29 | Electrical | 5,798 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2024 | - | 53 | Electrical | 13,000 | 4 | 5 | |
| 2023 | - | 66 | Electrical | 56,144 | 1 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 78 | 102 | Engine | 19,842 | 0 | 3 | Fewest complaints |
| 2021 | 75 | 120 | Engine | 23,700 | 1 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2020 | 63 | 162 | Engine | 12,000 | 2 | 8 | |
| 2019 | 57 | 198 | Engine | 44,000 | 1 | 11 | |
| 2018 | 73 | 75 | Engine | 17,000 | 0 | 9 | Fewest complaints |
Recalls 9
Hyundai Kona warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
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Questions about the Hyundai Kona
What years of the Hyundai Kona should you avoid?
No single model year of the Hyundai Kona has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Hyundai Kona?
2018, 2022 and 2021 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (75, 102 and 120).
What is the most common problem with the Hyundai Kona?
Engine, with 435 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (138) and transmission (101).
How many recalls does the Hyundai Kona have?
9 recalls between 2018 and 2026. The 2024 model year has the most, with 4.
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