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The Hyundai Kona has 9 recalls covering 331,921 vehicles as reported; model year 2024 is covered by the most (5). The 2026 Hyundai Kona earned 4 of 5 stars overall in crash tests (best version). Owners filed 207 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; engine is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
9
Most for 2024: 5
Units affected
332K
As reported
Overall stars
4 of 5
Model year 2026
Complaints, 12 mo
207
+34.4% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
16 rated versions, model years 2019 to 2026
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SUV · AWD | 15.9% risk | |||
| 2026 | SUV · FWD | 15.1% risk | |||
| 2025 | SUV · AWD | 15.9% risk | |||
| 2025 | SUV · FWD | 15.1% risk | |||
| 2024 | SUV · AWD | 15.9% risk | |||
| 2024 | SUV · FWD | 15.1% risk | |||
| 2023 | SUV · AWD | 13.6% risk | |||
| 2023 | SUV · FWD | 14.1% risk | |||
| 2022 | SUV · AWD | 13.6% risk | |||
| 2022 | SUV · FWD | 14.1% risk | |||
| 2021 | SUV · AWD | 13.6% risk | |||
| 2021 | SUV · FWD | 14.1% risk | |||
| 2020 | SUV · AWD | 13.6% risk | |||
| 2020 | SUV · FWD | 14.1% risk | |||
| 2019 | SUV · AWD | 13.6% risk | |||
| 2019 | SUV · FWD | 14.1% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Hyundai Kona, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
207 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Engine415
- Unknown or other139
- Electrical system138
- Power train99
- Forward collision avoidance60
- Vehicle speed control45
- Service brakes33
- Complaints
- 803
- Crashes reported
- 45
- Fires reported
- 20
- People injured
- 48
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Hyundai Kona by component
- Electrical system2 · 53K units
- Seat belts2 · 50K units
- Engine1 · 158K units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 14K units
- Equipment1 · 477 units
- Power train1 · 52K units
- Steering1 · 4,555 units
Hyundai Kona recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | Hyundai Kona, Kona Electric (2024-2026): Seat beltsNo. 26V452000 | Crash risk | 47,787 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Hyundai Kona (2026): SteeringNo. 26V069000 | Crash risk | 4,555 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid and 8 more (2025-2026): Electrical systemNo. 26V047000 | Crash risk | 41,651 |
| May 1, 2024 | Hyundai Elantra, Kona, Venue (2024): Engine and engine coolingNo. 24V308000 | Crash risk | 13,511 |
| Dec 26, 2023 | Hyundai Kona (2024): Electrical systemNo. 23V901000 | Fire | 10,984 |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Hyundai Kona (2024): Seat beltsNo. 23V650000 | Crash risk | 2,354 |
| Jul 27, 2023 | Hyundai Elantra, Kona, Palisade, Sonata and 1 more (2023-2024): Power trainNo. 23V526000Park outside | Fire | 52,109 |
| Apr 28, 2021 | Hyundai Elantra, Kona, Veloster (2019-2021): EngineNo. 21V301000 | Fire | 158,493 |
| Jan 17, 2020 | Hyundai Kona (2020): EquipmentNo. 20V022000 | Crash risk | 477 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2026 Hyundai Kona recalled?
Yes: 3 recalls cover the 2026 Hyundai Kona. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Kona have?
9 recalls cover the Hyundai Kona, for 331,921 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (2 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2026 Hyundai Kona?
4 of 5 stars overall (SUV): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 4 stars, with a 15.9% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Hyundai Kona?
Engine: named in 415 of the 803 safety complaints about the Hyundai Kona, then unknown or other (139). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.