Hyundai Kona recalls & complaint record (MY 2019–2025)

By Ivan H., EVCostIQ · reviewed against our public methodology · every source dated on this page

As of July 10, 2026, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists 6 recall campaigns and 670 consumer complaints for the Hyundai Kona (MY 2019–2025). The most-reported complaint areas are Engine, Electrical System, Power Train. Every recall is a free remedy — an open recall is repaired at no cost — so a recall adds nothing to what the Kona costs to own. One campaign carries an NHTSA “park outside” advisory — see the timeline below.

Every Hyundai Kona recall campaign, by year

All 6 NHTSA recall campaigns on file for the Kona (MY 2019–2025), newest first. A recall is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.

2024 — 1 campaign

Engine And Engine Cooling24V308000 · May 1, 2024 · about 13,511 vehicles
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the exhaust gas recirculation valve assembly, free of charge.

2023 — 3 campaigns

Electrical System23V901000 · December 26, 2023 · about 10,984 vehicles
Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge.
Seat Belts23V650000 · September 22, 2023 · about 2,354 vehicles
Risk: A seat belt that does not function properly may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractor as necessary, free of charge.
Power Train23V526000 · July 27, 2023 · about 52,109 vehicles
Risk: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.
Park outside, away from structures, until repaired — NHTSA “Park Outside” advisory.

2021 — 1 campaign

Engine21V301000 · April 28, 2021 · about 158,493 vehicles
Risk: A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge.

2020 — 1 campaign

Equipment20V022000 · January 17, 2020 · about 477 vehicles
Risk: An incorrect GAWR could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install new label stickers displaying the correct GAWR over the affected areas of the certification label, free of charge.

Where the Kona’s recalls and complaints cluster

Recalls by component (6 campaigns total): Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Electrical System (1), Seat Belts (1), Power Train (1), Engine (1), Equipment (1).

Complaints by reported area (670 total; a single complaint can cite more than one area): Engine (343), Electrical System (120), Power Train (81), Forward Collision Avoidance (52), Vehicle Speed Control (36), Service Brakes (30).

Recall counts are NHTSA campaign records; complaint counts are consumer reports. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.

Crash, fire, injury and death reports

Across those consumer complaints, NHTSA’s records for the Kona (MY 2019–2025) include 35 crash reports, 10 fire reports, 32 injury reports and 1 report of a death. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.

Do recalls affect what the Kona costs to own?

No direct cost. A recall is a free remedy: the manufacturer must repair the defect at no charge, so an open or completed recall adds nothing to the 5-year cost of ownership.
Resale is the one caveat. An unrepaired recall can make a used Kona harder to sell or trade in — a buyer or dealer may want it fixed first — but the fix itself is still free, and completing it removes that friction.
How our totals treat it. Our 5-year cost-of-ownership totals use market-level depreciation estimates; they are not adjusted per recall campaign. See the honest 5-year cost to own: Hyundai Kona Electric SEL (Long Range) cost to own → · Hyundai Kona SE (gas) cost to own →.

Recalls & complaints — FAQ

How many recalls does the Hyundai Kona have?

As of July 10, 2026, NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the Hyundai Kona (MY 2019–2025). Each is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. The full dated campaign list is above.

What is the most serious Kona recall?

Among the most serious is campaign 23V526000 (July 27, 2023, Power Train): An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire. NHTSA advised parking outside and away from structures until the free repair is done.

How do I check if my Kona has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s free recall lookup, nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows any open (unrepaired) recall for your exact vehicle, and recall repairs are always free at a franchised dealer.

Do recalls make the Kona cheaper or more expensive to own?

Neither, directly — recall repairs are free, so they add nothing to the cost of ownership. An unrepaired recall can make a used one harder to resell, but our 5-year cost totals use market-level depreciation and are not adjusted per campaign. See the Kona cost to own.

About this data

All powertrains and trims. Figures cover all powertrains and trims sold under the Kona nameplate for the model years shown (MY 2019–2025).
A recall is a free fix. A recall means the manufacturer must remedy a safety defect free of charge; it is not the same as a breakdown or a repair bill.
Complaints are unverified. Consumer complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA — a signal of what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.