Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Hyundai Kona has 20 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
20
Complaints
0
Recalls
4
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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... |
| Aug 11, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | with no known contact with anything, shark fin antenna cover of hyundai kona blew off at highway spe... |
| Mar 4, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My vehicle suffered a tire blowout on [XXX]. It was determined to be caused by ripped beading on the... |
| Mar 4, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The 565 and 566 required to be submitted by manufacture prior to sale in US lists the vehicle manufa... |
| May 1, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | UNKNOWN. AC stopped working. According to repair shop, alternator belt sliced through the aluminum h... |
| Apr 3, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Car stalled while driving. This happened 5 times in a 5 day period. 2 times while crossing traffic. ... |
| Feb 22, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | After turning my car off and opening the door radio does not shut off. The radio stay on. And backup... |
| Oct 7, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This Hyundai Kona SE 2018 model comes with a key start and we are not getting recalls for a free fix... |
| Jun 6, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Vehicle engine randomly stalls when slowing down, at intersections, and while driving down the road ... |
| Feb 21, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I purchased my Hyundai Kona SEL 2.0 new. I have maintained this vehicle exactly by owner's manual us... |
| Aug 7, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I have owned the car for a little over a month, full warranty still on car. Two weeks into owning I... |
| Oct 11, 2020 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WHEN GOING FROM GAS TO BRAKE, EVEN AT LOW SPEED THE CAR LURCHES FORWARD, EVEN AFTER THE BRAKE IS COM... |
| Mar 28, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | BLIND SPOT WARNING ⚠️ APPEARED LIKE THIS FOR ABOUT AN HOUR. THE SYSTEM TURNED OFF FOR N... |
| Nov 28, 2018 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),VISIBILITY/WIPER,LANE DEPARTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HYUNDAI KONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT "BLIND SPOT HAS BEEN DISABLED" ILL... |
| Nov 10, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3RD TIME NOW CONCERNING BCW (BLIND COLLISION WARNING) SHUTTING OFF AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS , NO GRIME/MUD... |
| Nov 5, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | FCA WARNINGS COME ON WHEN ONLY NORTHBOUND ON THE CAUSEWAY IN LOUISIANA. HAPPENS DAILY |
| Nov 4, 2018 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | BCW (BLIND COLLISION WARNING) NOW FOR THE SECOND TIME ABOUT 3000 MILES APART FROM THE FIRST TIME AT ... |