Worst 2020 Hyundai Kona Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
POWER TRAIN
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Hyundai Kona.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 93 | 2 | — | 23,442 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 17 | — | 1 | 21,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 17 | 1 | 1 | 13,667 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 2,518 mi | |
| STEERING | 7 | 1 | — | 988 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 6 | — | — | 18,100 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | 2 | — | 747 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 74,500 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | 1 | — | 790 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 1 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 44 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 1 | — | — | 160 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2020 Hyundai Kona
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~158,970 vehicles.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Kona vehicles. The certification label may indicate incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 567, "Certification" and 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Other Hyundai Kona Years
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Kona reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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