Model year
2026 Hyundai Kona
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 10 complaints for the 2026 Hyundai Kona (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (3), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (2), SERVICE BRAKES (2). NHTSA rated 2 variants 4 stars overall. EPA rates it 26–31 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,150–$2,600, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2018 75 complaints
- 2019 196 complaints
- 2020 161 complaints
- 2021 120 complaints
- 2022 101 complaints
- 2023 66 complaints
- 2024 53 complaints
- 2025 28 complaints
- 2026 10 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
26V452000 · Jul 14, 2026
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kona Electric and 2024-2026 Kona vehicles. The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.
26V069000 · Feb 5, 2026
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Kona vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
26V047000 · Jan 26, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the…
Complaints
10 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV N/A AWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.159 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV N/A FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.151 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kona FWD SX2 1.6T 8AT FWD · 1.6L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 31 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| Kona FWD · 2L · Automatic (AV-S1) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 35 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| Kona FWD w/Stop-Start · 2L · Automatic (AV-S1) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 34 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| Kona AWD SX2 1.6T 8AT AWD · 1.6L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 28 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| Kona AWD · 2L · Automatic (AV-S1) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 29 | 27 | — | — | $2,500 |
| Kona AWD w/Stop-Start · 2L · Automatic (AV-S1) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 29 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
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