Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Hyundai Kona has 0 recalls, 67 complaints.
0
Recalls
67
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2018 Hyundai Kona SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The car was burning through oil every 14 -21days. Car has been jerking and taking a while to acceler... |
| Jan 22, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | See attached document for complaint. |
| Jan 9, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | My vehicle started was burning oil having to add oil frequently. Then a knocking noise started comin... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | ENGINE | Prior to 100,000 miles, I noted knocking in the engine, especially while going uphill. The knocking... |
| Nov 2, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I have gotten a oil change over a month ago and my car is still running low on oil. Sometimes my car... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | The component that failed was the connecting engine rod bearing. The engine is currently in the vehi... |
| Oct 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The DCT(Dual Clutch Transmission) has always been an issue since I purchased the vehicle. Anytime I ... |
| Oct 2, 2025 | ENGINE | I am having issues with my oil consumption and my car is going through a quart of oil every 1-1.5 we... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact’s daughter owns a 2018 Hyundai Kona. While the contact’s daughter was driving approximat... |
| Aug 23, 2025 | ENGINE | Piston ring failure. No oil in car and no leaks. P0301 code and knocking sound. Unable to drive. |
| Aug 22, 2025 | ENGINE | The engine burns too much oil. I have to put it a quart every 2 weeks. |
| Jul 5, 2025 | ENGINE | Purchased in cash at Dan O'Brien KIA for 22,000. This dealership in Concord NH (Owner) was charged w... |
| May 5, 2025 | ENGINE | On May 5, 2025, my 2018 Hyundai Kona burst into flames in my garage and completely destroyed my Kona... |
| Apr 21, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My engine started shuddering and stalling out on me. This was very dangerous as the car would stall ... |
| Apr 8, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My car started making a noise back in Dec/2024. I scheduled an appointment with Quirk Hyundai in Bra... |
| Jan 1, 2025 | ENGINE | My 2018 Hyundai Kona has been dealership serviced since buying it and it had about 115,000 miles on ... |
| Dec 28, 2024 | ENGINE | Motor started burning oil at the rate of .5 quarts per week and a few months later vehicle failed to... |
| Dec 19, 2024 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | my Kona sputters when I put it in gear EVERY TIME. I have purchased gas at several stations so gett... |
| Dec 7, 2024 | ENGINE | Felt a large shudder/vibration go through the whole car while on the highway and lost some power. Th... |
| Oct 18, 2024 | ENGINE | Vehicle was traveling down the highway with cruise control on and suddenly proceeded to not maintain... |