CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Hyundai Kona has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 10 fires, 12 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (42 reports).
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75Owner complaints
9Crashes reported
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2018 Hyundai Kona recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2018 Hyundai Kona.
Most common 2018 Hyundai Kona problems
Problem areas named in the 75 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 42 |
| Unknown Or Other | 25 |
| Power Train | 11 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
What owners report
car had an engine knock at 110,000 miles and took it to a repair shop and said they are pretty sure it was an engine rod and that the whole engine needed to be replaced still waiting to get it to the dealership to see what they are going to do due to this car being a leased car and it will not run anymore.
I purchased a 2018 Hyundai Kona, and it has had one major issue after another. It burns an excessive amount of oil, the engine misfires, and now the turbocharger is failing. Iâve already spent approximately $2,300 repairing the air conditioner and engine, and I canât afford thousands more in repairs.
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, there was a loud clunking sound coming from the engine bay, followed by grinding gear sounds. The vehicle lost drive power, causing the driver to coast over to the side of the road, where the vehicle eventually stalled. The vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the timing belt had failed, and the cam gear rod had sheared off inside the exhaust camshaft, which caused the timing belt to jump and the cam chain tensioner to fracture. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was made
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving it began to smoke, a noise was hear, put in neutral to coast down a hill and had to pull the parking break to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with defective piston oil rings, and the engine was rebuilt. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was.98,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Koa. The contact stated that while the daughter was driving the vehicle began to sputter and jerk before stalling. During the failure the oil warning light flashed off and on. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine had failed due to carbon buildup. The contact was advised that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000(ENGINE) The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced that same failure listed in the recall. The failure mil
2018 Hyundai Kona questions
Does the 2018 Hyundai Kona have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2018 Hyundai Kona at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Hyundai Kona?
Based on 75 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (42), Unknown Or Other (25), Power Train (11).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Hyundai Kona 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.
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