Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Hyundai Kona has 20 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
20
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | See attached document for complaint. |
| Dec 1, 2025 | ENGINE | Prior to 100,000 miles, I noted knocking in the engine, especially while going uphill. The knocking... |
| 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... |
| 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 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... |
| Oct 10, 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while her daughter was driving at undisclos... |
| Sep 18, 2024 | ENGINE | While trying to accelerate on a on ramp onto the interstate, I felt my engine begin to knock. I pull... |
| May 3, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop, the co... |
| Oct 5, 2023 | ENGINE | Pulled into driveway and saw smoke coming from engine. Popped hood and saw engine block was on fire.... |
| Feb 25, 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the oil and battery w... |
| Jan 27, 2023 | ENGINE | The car stalls out and I have to now replace the entire engine. There has been recalls for this exac... |
| Jun 28, 2021 | ENGINE | Car just turned off while driving 4 times. Dealer service Said it was ignition coil they replaced. ... |
| Jan 1, 2021 | ENGINE | MY HUSBAND AND I WERE DRIVING UNEVENTFULLY DOWN A HIGHWAY FOR ABOUT AN HOUR AND PULLED OVER FOR NO O... |