2021 Hyundai Kona Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2021 Hyundai Kona recalls

Most common 2021 Hyundai Kona problems

Problem areas named in the 120 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine	80
Unknown Or Other	19
Power Train	14
Electrical System	11
Forward Collision Avoidance	6
Fuel/Propulsion System	5
Vehicle Speed Control	4
Service Brakes	4
Lane Departure	3
Steering	2

What owners report

2026-10-13, Service Brakes
My 2021 Kona has undergone five separate oil consumption checks. The engine is depleting oil at an abnormal rate, creating a clear risk of sudden catastrophic engine failure and highway stalling. Dealership service personnel have repeatedly dismissed consumption data despite documented top-offs between 500 and 1,000 miles. Furthermore, this vehicle has already required an entire brake system replacement due to unidentifiable system failures, establishing a continuous history of substantial defects impairing its safety, market value, and use.

2026-10-05, Engine
All 4 fuel injectors failed. They were replaced but the check engine light came back on. Crank shaft sensor was then replaced and now the check engine light is back on. Driving the car waiting for something to fail is not safe

2026-10-02, Engine
My exact engine was as in a recall but not my car which failed prematurely at 84,000. I have taken extensive maintenance in the car in the for the past 2 years. Hyundai made me pay to tow my car to a dealership denied me for a goodwill replacement with the same exact problems as the same exact recalled engine and stuck me with the bill.

2026-09-30, Engine
My 2021 Kona Limited 1.6L Turbo is consuming oil so rapidly that the Low Oil Pressure light has activated on the highway, creating a sudden risk of stalling and engine failure, that the dealership and Hyundai are declining service. According to research, when your oil pressure light flashes, your engine is moments away from locking up. If that happens at 65 mph on a highway, it is a catastrophic safety risk. I am the original owner of 2021 Kona Limited under warranty. The dealership refused to help me after my car lost oil, citing one missed service from over three years ago. That gap was due to a severe family medical emergency where my partner was hospitalized off and on for over three

2026-09-11, Engine
"The vehicle suffered sudden internal engine failure while in operation due to catastrophic oil starvation, presenting a severe risk of engine stalling and loss of propulsion on the road. Active diagnostic codes are P0014, P0017, and P0303. An independent mechanic confirmed the engine was found 3 quarts low on oil with absolutely no external leaks or pooling under the vehicle, indicating massive internal oil consumption. This vehicle has been meticulously maintained with 11 consecutive oil changes logged between 15,202 miles and 115,926 miles. This oil loss starved the hydraulic timing components of fluid pressure, causing immediate timing failure. The manufacturer's current safety recall ca

2021 Hyundai Kona questions

Does the 2021 Hyundai Kona have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2021 Hyundai Kona: Engine May Stall or Cause a Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Hyundai Kona?

Based on 120 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (80), Unknown Or Other (19), Power Train (14).

How do I check if a recall on my 2021 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.