Hyundai Kona

2018–2022 only

776 classified complaints 2 recalls

350,270 sold in the US for 2018–2022.

22 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2018–2022 Hyundai Kona models have 776 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings), typically surfacing around 36,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2018–2022 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Hyundai Kona report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2018–2022

2023–2026

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2018–2022 only

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 153 complaints · 4.4/10k sold

Median onset: 36,000 miles. 1.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 122 complaints · 3.5/10k sold

Median onset: 19,671 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 111 complaints · 3.2/10k sold

Median onset: 46,000 miles. 0.9% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration · Electrical 60 complaints · 1.7/10k sold

Median onset: 1,577 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 50 complaints · 1.4/10k sold

Median onset: 1,900 miles. 2.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 48 complaints · 1.4/10k sold

Median onset: 7,500 miles. 12.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 47 complaints · 1.3/10k sold

Median onset: 9,838 miles. 10.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 22 complaints · 0.6/10k sold

Median onset: 12,114 miles.

More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2018–2022 model years. See the full Hyundai Kona report for every year and full specs/safety data.