2023 Hyundai Kona: recalls and problems
2 recalls and 74 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.
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Most common problems
What owners report
The contact owns a 2023 hyundai kona. the contact stated that while driving 64 mph, the vehicle experienced a loss of motive power with reduced acceleration. the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the valve and boost solenoid needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure.
I was in a rotary and there were two lanes and they both exited to a bridge. i was on the outside lane of the rotary and when exiting the rotary the car from the inside cut me off and i was unable to alert the driver because me horn wasn't working. i blew out 2 tires hitting a curb and needed to be towed.state police arrived on the other side of the bridge. my horn has been replaced by the dealer 3 times now.
Dear hyundai motor america consumer affairs, my name is [xxx], and i am submitting this correspondence as a formal safety and customer-service complaint concerning my 2023 hyundai kona sel, the recurring failure of its horn, and the treatment i received at capitol hyundai in san jose, california. i am requesting that hyundai motor america immediately open a corporate case, investigate the dealership’s handling of thi
I was driving to work on a normal day under normal circumstances when a check engine light won my dashboard. seconds later my car started showing car is over heating. i immediately swayed from the speed lane to the side of the road almost getting into a crash as other vehicles were at full speeds behind me. i immediately called dealership and made an appointment. my vehicle experienced a premature failure of the
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Hyundai Kona SUV AWD | ||||
| 2023 Hyundai Kona SUV FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering KONA, KONA ELECTRIC, KONA N. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.