2023 Hyundai Kona Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2023 Hyundai Kona recalls

Most common 2023 Hyundai Kona problems

Problem areas named in the 66 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	27
Unknown Or Other	19
Forward Collision Avoidance	15
Power Train	10
Engine	8
Vehicle Speed Control	7
Fuel/Propulsion System	4
Lane Departure	4
Service Brakes	3
Exterior Lighting	1

What owners report

2026-10-03, Unknown Or Other
The horn on my 2023 Hyundai Kona has failed for the THIRD time. This is a dangerous situation. The time before this I barely avoided an accident when a pickup truck was accelerating very fast in reverse from a driveway and didn't see me. Luckily no one was in the oncoming traffic lane and I was able to accelerate into that lane and avoid an accident. But I could not warn him, my horn wasn't working. I can't warn anyone that they're about to drive into my space/lane. IT ISN'T SAFE. Hyundai needs to permanently fix the horns. I have to test mine everyday when I start my vehicle. I shouldn't have to do that!! Do you do that?? Do most people have to do that?? DO SOMETHING TO HELP ME!!!

2026-09-15, Engine
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving 64 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of motive power with reduced acceleration. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the valve and boost solenoid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,144.

2026-09-09, Electrical System
I was in a rotary and there were two lanes and they both exited to a bridge. I was on the outside lane of the rotary and when exiting the rotary the car from the inside cut me off and I was unable to alert the driver because me HORN wasn't working. I blew out 2 tires hitting a curb and needed to be towed.State police arrived on the other side of the bridge. My HORN has been replaced by the dealer 3 times now.

2026-08-11, Electrical System
Dear Hyundai Motor America Consumer Affairs, My name is [XXX], and I am submitting this correspondence as a formal safety and customer-service complaint concerning my 2023 Hyundai Kona SEL, the recurring failure of its horn, and the treatment I received at Capitol Hyundai in San Jose, California. I am requesting that Hyundai Motor America immediately open a corporate case, investigate the dealership’s handling of this matter, preserve all relevant records, and provide me with a written resolution. This complaint involves an unresolved vehicle safety concern. My vehicle’s horn has failed repeatedly. I previously presented the vehicle to Hyundai for this same horn issue in 2024. One of tho

2026-07-30, Engine
I was driving to work on a normal day under normal circumstances when a check engine light won my dashboard. Seconds later my car started showing car is over heating. I immediately swayed from the speed lane to the side of the road almost getting into a crash as other vehicles were at full speeds behind me. I immediately called dealership and made an appointment. My vehicle experienced a premature failure of the cooling coolant valve, a critical component of the engine cooling system. This failure resulted in diagnostic trouble codes, warning messages, and concerns regarding the reliability of the vehicle. A component of this importance should not fail on a vehicle that is only three ye

2023 Hyundai Kona questions

Does the 2023 Hyundai Kona have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2023 Hyundai Kona: Transmission Oil Pump Can Overheat and Cause Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Kona?

Based on 66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (27), Unknown Or Other (19), Forward Collision Avoidance (15).

How do I check if a recall on my 2023 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.