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2023 Hyundai Kona

ElectricGas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
6 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
C
Safety Signal
77 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA72
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
EV rangebest configuration, EPA258 mi
Fuel economybest combined, EPA32 mpg
2027202620252024202320222021202020192018
Active NHTSA advisory: park outside and away from structures until repaired. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and see the recall details below.

The 2023 Hyundai Kona is sold in the U.S. as a electric and gas compact SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Kona Electric, is EPA-rated at 258 miles with 120 MPGe combined efficiency. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 72 complaints, most often about the electrical system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombRangekWh/100miCharge (240V)Annual fuel*
Kona ElectricElectricFWDTBD134106120 MPGe258 mi27.59.5 h$600
Kona FWDGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl303532———$1,950
Kona FWDGasFWD1.6L 4-cyl turbo293532———$1,950
Kona AWDGasAWD2.0L 4-cyl283330———$2,100
Kona AWDGasAWD1.6L 4-cyl turbo273229———$2,150
Kona NGasFWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo202723———$3,350

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 46000, 45323, 45375, 45325, 45324, 45536.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Fuel System, Gasoline

262-023G
54,647 vehicles
ProblemHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Genesis G70, 2022-2023 Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.RiskA loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update engine control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 9, 2024. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 262 and 023G.
NHTSA campaign 24V528000reported Jul 11, 2024Hyundai Motor America
!critical

Power Train

246
Park outside52,109 vehicles
ProblemHyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.RiskAn electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.FixOwners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.
NHTSA campaign 23V526000reported Jul 27, 2023Hyundai Motor America

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
72complaints filed

4 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 3 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2022: 4 · 2023: 26 · 2024: 17 · 2025: 15 · 2026: 10

Most-cited components

Electrical System30
Unspecified18
Forward Collision Avoidance15
Power Train11
Engine10
Vehicle Speed Control7

What owners describe

“The horn has been replaced multiple times for failing without ANY warning. The service department at the Hyundai dealer said that this is a known problem for the horns. The horns short out because moisture builds up and damages the wiring, causing them to fail without warning. At this time, Hyundai does not have a "fix…”Feb 10, 2025 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“The knock sensor on the engine fails when exposed to any amount of water. The car is designed in a way that lets on too much. It’s something that is VERY common amongst owners of these vehicles. It’s a safety flaw that needs to be fixed because it puts the car in “limpâ€� mode. That makes the car instantly halt a…”Mar 10, 2024 · Engine · NHTSA owner report
“After washing my '23 Kona N in a hand car wash, I experienced a sudden, complete loss of power as I was pulling into traffic immediately afterwards, nearly resulting in a rear-end collision. There was a flashing check engine light (CEL or MIL) on the dash, and I had to have the vehicle towed to a dealership. The stored…”Mar 9, 2024 · Engine · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆14%
SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆14%
SUV FWDnot rated★★★★☆★★★★★not rated—
SUV FWDnot ratednot rated★★★★★★★★★☆14%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Other Kona model years

A

2027 Hyundai Kona

0 recalls · 0 complaints

C

2026 Hyundai Kona

3 recalls · 9 complaints

A

2025 Hyundai Kona

1 recalls · 29 complaints

D

2024 Hyundai Kona

4 recalls · 65 complaints

B

2022 Hyundai Kona

2 recalls · 123 complaints

C

2021 Hyundai Kona

3 recalls · 141 complaints

F

2020 Hyundai Kona

5 recalls · 184 complaints

F

2019 Hyundai Kona

4 recalls · 242 complaints

A

2018 Hyundai Kona

0 recalls · 74 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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