2026 Hyundai Kona: recalls and problems
3 recalls and 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.
Most common problems
What owners report
-new vehicle purchased 8/26 -all of the weatherstripping is not adhered to the vehicle, on all 4 doors this can create an issues with moisture and mold dealer stated they replaced front door weatherstripping, but the same issue is there-it is not adhered to the vehicle and the other doors are the same again this vehicle is brand new-it is a manufacture defect
I have a 2026 hyundai kona that i’ve only had for 3 months and it has 7192 miles on it. today i turned my vehicle on and the screen that displays my mileage, speedometer, gas level, coolant temp gauge, tire pressure monitor, and other safety features was blacked out with the words “no signal” in red. i turned my car on and off a couple times and it still said the same thing. eventually the dash came back on but now i
I purchased this vehicle new on july 28, 2026. nhtsa recall 26v-452 / hyundai recall 306 was dated july 13, 2026, and the vin showed the recall as incomplete when i discovered it. the dealer states that it was unaware of the recall at the time of sale. i am reporting this to document that a new vehicle was delivered to me while this safety recall was unrepaired. i intend to have the recall repair completed.
The contact owns a 2026 hyundai kona. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle lost motive power and went into limp mode before the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was restarted and resumed normal functionality. while depressing the accelerator, the vehicle lunged forward. the contact depressed the brake pedal and regained control of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer; however, the d
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 HYUNDAI KONA SUV N/A AWD | ||||
| 2026 HYUNDAI KONA SUV N/A FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Kona. Last refreshed 2026-11-15.