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2018 Hyundai Kona Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Hyundai Kona has 20 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Hyundai Kona

Engine
20
Other
20
Powertrain
8
Electrical
7
Structure
3

20

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 22, 2026ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGSee attached document for complaint.
Dec 1, 2025ENGINEPrior to 100,000 miles, I noted knocking in the engine, especially while going uphill. The knocking...
Oct 2, 2025ENGINEI am having issues with my oil consumption and my car is going through a quart of oil every 1-1.5 we...
Sep 10, 2025ENGINEThe contact’s daughter owns a 2018 Hyundai Kona. While the contact’s daughter was driving approximat...
Aug 23, 2025ENGINEPiston ring failure. No oil in car and no leaks. P0301 code and knocking sound. Unable to drive.
Aug 22, 2025ENGINEThe engine burns too much oil. I have to put it a quart every 2 weeks.
Jul 5, 2025ENGINEPurchased in cash at Dan O'Brien KIA for 22,000. This dealership in Concord NH (Owner) was charged w...
May 5, 2025ENGINEOn May 5, 2025, my 2018 Hyundai Kona burst into flames in my garage and completely destroyed my Kona...
Jan 1, 2025ENGINEMy 2018 Hyundai Kona has been dealership serviced since buying it and it had about 115,000 miles on ...
Dec 28, 2024ENGINEMotor started burning oil at the rate of .5 quarts per week and a few months later vehicle failed to...
Dec 7, 2024ENGINEFelt a large shudder/vibration go through the whole car while on the highway and lost some power. Th...
Oct 18, 2024ENGINEVehicle was traveling down the highway with cruise control on and suddenly proceeded to not maintain...
Oct 10, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while her daughter was driving at undisclos...
Sep 18, 2024ENGINEWhile trying to accelerate on a on ramp onto the interstate, I felt my engine begin to knock. I pull...
May 3, 2024ENGINEThe contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop, the co...
Oct 5, 2023ENGINEPulled into driveway and saw smoke coming from engine. Popped hood and saw engine block was on fire....
Feb 25, 2023ENGINEThe contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the oil and battery w...
Jan 27, 2023ENGINEThe car stalls out and I have to now replace the entire engine. There has been recalls for this exac...
Jun 28, 2021ENGINECar just turned off while driving 4 times. Dealer service Said it was ignition coil they replaced. ...
Jan 1, 2021ENGINEMY HUSBAND AND I WERE DRIVING UNEVENTFULLY DOWN A HIGHWAY FOR ABOUT AN HOUR AND PULLED OVER FOR NO O...

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