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2020 Hyundai Kona: recalls and problems

5 recalls and 186 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

5recalls
186complaints
9crashes reported
3fires reported
12injuries reported
2 recalls with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine107 · 58%
  • Electrical System28 · 15%
  • Power Train23 · 12%
  • Unknown Or Other19 · 10%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance12 · 6%
  • Service Brakes8 · 4%
  • Vehicle Speed Control7 · 4%
  • Steering7 · 4%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System6 · 3%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling4 · 2%

What owners report

Engine

I was fortunate to check my daughter's oil and noticed that it was almost empty. i alerted the dealer because i recently got an oil change and thought there was a leak, but no oil was on the driveway. the dealer performed an oil consumption test. they said it was 1 quart per 1,000 miles and this is acceptable. there are other models that are on the recall list, but mine is not. the dealer and hyundai said that they w

Engine

The contact owns a 2020 hyundai kona. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 21v301000 (engine); however, the dealer was unable to perform the recall repair because the vehicle had not experienced a failure associated with the recall and there were no fault codes displayed or retrieved associated with the recall. however, an independent mechanic recommended that the engine be

Engine

The contact owns a 2020 hyundai kona. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 21v301000 (engine); however, the recall repair failed to prevent the failure from occurring. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and failed to restart using the ignition key. the vehicle was towed to a dealer, capital hyundai of greensboro (801 e bessem

Power Train,Engine

Leaking oil...burns exceptionally fast even with dealership services. pistons not sealed, melts new spark plugs, misfire on cylinder 3

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Hyundai Kona SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2020 Hyundai Kona SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering KONA, KONA ELECTRIC. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.