Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Hyundai Kona has 2 recalls, 157 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
157
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 7, 2026
21V301000
ENGINE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The p...
20V022000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Kona vehicles. The certification label may indicate incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAW...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Hyundai Kona SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Leaking oil...burns exceptionally fast even with dealership services. Pistons not sealed, melts new ... |
| Aug 8, 2026 | ENGINE | I received the recall, brought the Kona in had the software download. Now the engine code indicates ... |
| Aug 3, 2026 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I am filing a safety complaint against Scott Stark’s South Point Hyundai for selling me a vehicle wi... |
| May 28, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Hyunndai Kona. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the... |
| May 16, 2026 | ENGINE | The Kona was driven a 1/2 hour before parking the vehicle. The Kona was turned off. Within 5 minut... |
| May 15, 2026 | SERVICE BRAKES | I am receiving an intermittent "check regenerative brake" message. The message will clear automatic... |
| May 11, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | The vehicle all shut off as I slowed down for a stop sign. Put in Park turn the key off restarted it... |
| May 11, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine light comes on starts flashing as well as the oil light occasionally. If you slow down or hav... |
| May 9, 2026 | STRUCTURE | 2020 Hyundai Kona, ~36,300 miles. Driver's side door latch assembly. On or around May 9, 2026, an ab... |
| Mar 31, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Basically normal driving the car stalled. It slowed to a stall. I had to restart the car. This has... |
| Mar 30, 2026 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | I stopped my car foot on brake put it in park and it accelerated on its own and forced me to crash i... |
| Mar 29, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | On 3/29/26 my Kona caught fire while parked in the front left side of the engine and burned complete... |
| Mar 16, 2026 | ENGINE | My 2020 Hyundai Kona experienced an engine-related malfunction. An authorized Hyundai dealer inspect... |
| Mar 13, 2026 | ENGINE | My car was taken in as a part of recall bulletin 203 for improperly heated piston rings treated pist... |
| Mar 5, 2026 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | My 2020 Hyundai Kona (VIN: [XXX] ) has a persistent engine stalling safety defect that matches Recal... |
| Mar 4, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. While the contact’s son was driving the vehicle on the highway... |
| Feb 27, 2026 | ENGINE | On February 27, 2026, my 2020 Hyundai Kona (Recall 203) suffered a catastrophic engine stall while d... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that during a regular maintenance visit, th... |
| Jan 25, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | many times a year, without warning, vehicle dash lights turn off and light up like a christmas tree,... |
| Jan 2, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | While driving under normal conditions, the vehicle’s dual-clutch transmission (DCT) failed to engage... |