Worst 2021 Hyundai Kona Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
POWER TRAIN
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Hyundai Kona.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 70 | — | 2 | 42,337 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 17 | — | 1 | 5,331 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 12 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 | — | 1 | 22,200 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 1 | 1 | 35,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 47,500 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 25 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 5,052 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 96,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2021 Hyundai Kona
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~158,493 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.
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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