The 2022 Hyundai Kona N has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (4 reports).
2022 Hyundai Kona N recalls
Fuel pump may fail, causing loss of drive power
The fuel pump control module may fail, which can cause the fuel pump to stop working properly and the vehicle to lose drive power while driving.
Transmission Fault Can Cause Sudden Loss of Drive Power
A transmission oil pump malfunction can prevent the vehicle's fail-safe limited-mobility drive mode from working properly, which may result in a complete loss of drive power.
Most common 2022 Hyundai Kona N problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
There would be a stumble when accelerating up to highway speeds at random times. During acceleration on a highway on August 30, 2025, that stumble became constant and the engine light came on. Exhaust sounds was no longer smooth and constant but rather a constant sputter. Greater vibration was felt in the car anytime the accelerator was depressed. Pulled off the highway and can visually see the motor vibrating significantly. When accelerating from a stop or crawling speed, it struggles to move and I can feel the resistance of the car not wanting to accelerate. Auto parts store scanned the code and it came back as a misfire in cylinder 3. Concerned about engine damage, being stranded, or caus
Knock sensor code P1326 has set my car into limp mode twice from getting wet after a car wash once and the other driving on a rainy day. Both times the dealership has replaced the knock sensor. The car suddenly loosing power on the highway going 65pmh and stock at only able 2k rpm is not safe. It's a known issues that yet to receive a recall or at least permanent fix.
While driving after a recent car wash, my car entered limp mode, limiting the engine to 2000 RPM. Multiple warning lights for electrical, safety, and engine issues appeared on the dashboard, and the error code P211800 was displayed. Despite being inspected at the dealership, the issue couldnât be reproduced, and the error code disappeared. This problem has occurred twice, but each time the dealership was unable to identify the cause since the error code was no longer present.
While driving on the interstate, the car went into limp mode (does not rev above 2000 rpm). I was unable to maintain speed or merge back into interstate. The dealership has inspected the vehicle, however, they confirm everything is normal. The car did give an engine error code of P132600 for Powertrain. This is the second time this issue has occurred, the dealership replaced the knock sensor the first time.
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Kona N. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V528000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000. VIN tool confirms part not available.
2022 Hyundai Kona N questions
Does the 2022 Hyundai Kona N have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Kona N: Fuel pump may fail, causing loss of drive power; Transmission Fault Can Cause Sudden Loss of Drive Power. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Kona N?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (4), Engine (3), Unknown Or Other (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2022 Hyundai Kona N has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.