Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Hyundai Kona has 8 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
8
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | My vehicle started was burning oil having to add oil frequently. Then a knocking noise started comin... |
| 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 ... |
| 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 ... |
| Feb 25, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Oil change was on 1/13/2023 at 33,505 miles. On 2/25/2023 at 35,366 miles after driving on the high... |
| Jan 12, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | According to the garage Piston Ring failure causing engine damage and oil consumption. Vehicle shut ... |
| Aug 29, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8/29/20002, the ABS brakes system and Fuel Injection system 10/31/2022, Battery 11/8/2022, car stal... |
| Jan 13, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | ON 1/13/21, VEHICLE EMITTED A BLUE SMOKE AND MISFIRED WHEN ACCELERATING FROM COMPLETE STOP FROM RURA... |
| Jan 9, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | WAS DRIVING HYUNDAI KONA DOWN THE FREEWAY. I SMELLED A BURNING SMELL, I SAW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT... |