Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Hyundai Kona has 88 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
88
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 6, 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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | ENGINE | I received the recall, brought the Kona in had the software download. Now the engine code indicates ... |
| 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 11, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine light comes on starts flashing as well as the oil light occasionally. If you slow down or hav... |
| 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 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... |
| Oct 27, 2025 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The car failed to accelerate on highway on multiple occasions, including when slowing down and then ... |
| Oct 20, 2025 | ENGINE | Vehicle suddenly began shutting off upon braking and/or acceleration at any speed, idling very hard,... |
| Sep 19, 2025 | ENGINE | The engine shut down when the car stops at a red light or stop sign. There are metal shavings in the... |
| Aug 31, 2025 | ENGINE | I purchased a used 2020 Hyundai Kona with the Nu 2.0L engine. I drove the vehicle regularly without ... |
| Aug 23, 2025 | ENGINE | Vehicle showed these warning lights while stalling out at stop signs: FCA, ESC, and DBC. She was abl... |
| Jul 25, 2025 | ENGINE | Car has extreme oil consumption and power stalls which are related to a recall in 2021 for bad posto... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | ENGINE | I am the original owner of a 2020 Hyundai Kona equipped with the 2.0L Nu MPI engine. This engine has... |
| Jun 29, 2025 | ENGINE | I was driving when I heard a rattle below the car. About a mile later, my engine died. Turns out the... |
| Jun 20, 2025 | ENGINE | Car is losing power. Car is stopping in the middle of the road. Car was towed to my Personal mechan... |
| May 27, 2025 | ENGINE | 2020 Hyundai Kona wirh 22,000 miles, original owner, great condition(except oil usage). First consum... |
| May 27, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive... |
| May 1, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive... |