CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Hyundai Kona has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 162 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 3 fires, 12 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (109 reports).
2020 Hyundai Kona recalls
Engine May Stall or Cause a Fire
Certain engines may have piston oil rings that were not properly heat-treated.
Wrong weight rating label may lead to overloading
The certification label on certain vehicles may show an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Most common 2020 Hyundai Kona problems
Problem areas named in the 162 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 109 |
| Power Train | 20 |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Steering | 7 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
What owners report
My 2020 Kona 2.OL failed an oil test losing 2.5 quarts in 960 miles, stalled on the highway, and blows oil out the tailpipe. Hyundai (Case #43141313) is denying repair coverage because my VIN was excluded from Recall 21V301000. This recall needs to be expanded to include my VIN.
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle hesitated, and there was white smoke coming from the exhaust. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where the contact was advised to take the vehicle to a dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 53,976.
COMPONENT THAT FAILED: The engine short block piston rings (related to NHTSA recall 203) failed, causing severe cylinder wall scoring. The vehicle is currently located at an authorized Hyundai dealership and is available for manufacturer or NHTSA inspection. SAFETY RISK; The defective piston rings caused severe internal oil consumption, resulting in hydraulic oil starvation. This creates a high risk of sudden engine stalling, catastrophic engine seizure, and complete loss of motive power while driving in traffic. CONFIRMATION AND INSPECTION: Yes, the defect has been confirmed. The current Hyundai dealership performed a boroscope inspection, which physically confirmed severe vertical meta
I was fortunate to check my daughter's oil and noticed that it was almost empty. I alerted the dealer because I recently got an oil change and thought there was a leak, but no oil was on the driveway. The dealer performed an oil consumption test. They said it was 1 quart per 1,000 miles and this is acceptable. There are other models that are on the recall list, but mine is not. The dealer and Hyundai said that they will not pay for repairs because it is out of warranty. The bigger issue here is that Hyundai is aware of this issue (oil burning fast in these vehicles) and they are not warning owners to check their oil. This is a cute car and it is driven by college age girls who do not think
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine); however, the dealer was unable to perform the recall repair because the vehicle had not experienced a failure associated with the recall and there were no fault codes displayed or retrieved associated with the recall. However, an independent mechanic recommended that the engine be replaced. The contact provided the dealer with the fault codes and the failures that the independent mechanic had found; however, the dealer was unable to retrieve the same fault codes. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The manufacturer was n
2020 Hyundai Kona questions
Does the 2020 Hyundai Kona have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2020 Hyundai Kona: Engine May Stall or Cause a Fire; Wrong weight rating label may lead to overloading. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Kona?
Based on 162 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (109), Power Train (20), Unknown Or Other (17).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 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.