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2021 Hyundai Kona: recalls and problems

1 recall and 147 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine.

1recalls
147complaints
3crashes reported
4fires reported
3injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Engine85 · 58%
  • Unknown Or Other26 · 18%
  • Electrical System21 · 14%
  • Power Train15 · 10%
  • Service Brakes6 · 4%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance6 · 4%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System6 · 4%
  • Vehicle Speed Control6 · 4%
  • Visibility3 · 2%
  • Lane Departure3 · 2%

What owners report

Engine

The contact owns a 2021 hyundai kona electric. the contact stated that since purchasing the vehicle, an abnormal rumble sound was heard that grew progressively louder. additionally, while accelerating from a complete stop, the vehicle was significantly sluggish. the failure recurred while driving at 30 mph, requiring the driver to pull over to the shoulder of the road. upon shutting off and restarting the vehicle, th

Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance

My 2021 kona has undergone five separate oil consumption checks. the engine is depleting oil at an abnormal rate, creating a clear risk of sudden catastrophic engine failure and highway stalling. dealership service personnel have repeatedly dismissed consumption data despite documented top-offs between 500 and 1,000 miles. furthermore, this vehicle has already required an entire brake system replacement due to uniden

Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System

All 4 fuel injectors failed. they were replaced but the check engine light came back on. crank shaft sensor was then replaced and now the check engine light is back on. driving the car waiting for something to fail is not safe

Engine

My exact engine was as in a recall but not my car which failed prematurely at 84,000. i have taken extensive maintenance in the car in the for the past 2 years. hyundai made me pay to tow my car to a dealership denied me for a goodwill replacement with the same exact problems as the same exact recalled engine and stuck me with the bill.

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Hyundai Kona SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2021 Hyundai Kona SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering KONA, KONA EV. Last refreshed 2026-11-15.