Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Hyundai Kona has 1 recall, 115 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
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Recalls
115
Complaints
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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...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
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Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Hyundai Kona SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | ENGINE | 2021 Hyundai Kona, VIN [XXX], 45,575 miles. Engine unexpectedly stalled while driving on 45 mph road... |
| Jul 2, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 MPH w... |
| Jun 5, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I am writing to express my frustration and concern regarding my 2021 Hyundai Kona, which currently h... |
| May 1, 2026 | ENGINE | At approximately 100,500 miles, the 2.0L Nu engine experienced a sudden, catastrophic internal failu... |
| Apr 30, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The automatic emergency braking system brakes way too hard causing the car to stop too fast and risk... |
| Apr 6, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Mar 26, 2026 | ENGINE | Engine is consuming oil and developed piston slap, per the mechanic I took it to. Currently it soun... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Low speed hesitancy and shuddering. Car has lost power when driving at 55 mph. Car does not want to... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | ENGINE | The vehicle has 82.000 miles on it, and the engine started to rattle as I entered the street to my ... |
| Mar 3, 2026 | ENGINE | VIN: [XXX] 2021 Hyundai Kona experienced sudden engine failure at approximately 103,000 miles. The ... |
| Mar 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Feb 26, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Was driving when the car seemed to lose power and would not accelerate and started shaking. Check en... |
| Feb 13, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The cars engine vibrates when accelerating and hesitates. It is always dangerous to stall after hitt... |
| Feb 3, 2026 | ENGINE | Known problem of oil consumption . 1 week used 3 quarts . Wife driving down road oil light. Engine l... |
| Jan 30, 2026 | WHEELS | I am writing to formally escalate a serious safety concern regarding my 2021 Hyundai Kona Ultimate, ... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | ENGINE | -The engine and related crankshaft components failed. The vehicle experienced complete engine shutdo... |
| Dec 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | About 2 weeks ago I tried to start my car and the dash board starting flickering and glitch. Roadsid... |
| Nov 13, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Over the last 2 1/2 months the car has shut off approximately 5 times while driving, without warning... |
| Oct 24, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I’ve been having issues that align with the Safety Recall 239 to repair a condition involving the E... |
| Oct 22, 2025 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that there was a strong odor inside the veh... |