Worst 2023 Hyundai Kona Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
POWER TRAIN
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Hyundai Kona.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 19 | — | — | 3,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 17 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 10 | — | — | 47,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 7 | 3 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 6 | — | — | 43,333 mi | |
| ENGINE | 6 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2023 Hyundai Kona
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~156,327 vehicles.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
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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