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2022 Hyundai Kona Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2022 Hyundai Kona has 15 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2022 Hyundai Kona

Engine
19
Other
19
Electrical
16
Powertrain
15
Speed Control
8
Brakes
4

15

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 12, 2026POWER TRAIN,ENGINEI found a lot of shaved metals when I did the oil change for the Gear Reduction. It made a lot of no...
Aug 11, 2025POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINEWhen I purchased the car with in 2 weeks epb , auto hold and auto stop all 3 lights on dashboard cam...
Apr 1, 2024POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while at a complet...
Jan 2, 2024POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis car has had 8 dct codes. Oil pump replaced, thermostat replaced, radiator replaced, horn replac...
Aug 13, 2023POWER TRAIN,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEI was driving up an incline when I overheated, causing smoke to come out of the transmission case. T...
Jun 28, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the “Engine Off – Shi...
Nov 6, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM22’ Kona N DCT Base US spec. 5,600 miles est (2nd Kona) Fuel used: Shell Premium Outside Temp: 76F/D...
Oct 25, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINEWhile on the highway the transmission completely stopped shifting and stayed in first gear and would...
Sep 22, 2022POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKESWhen I pull up to my driveway, which is on a 45-degree angle from the street for approximately 100 f...
Aug 16, 2022POWER TRAINWas driving on the freeway when lost all power when the gas pedal was pushed no power then the rpms ...
Jul 14, 2022POWER TRAIN,ENGINEAround 8,000 miles, mid-drive my check engine light came on and immediately the ability to speed up ...
Apr 22, 2022POWER TRAINTransmission failure. Car is 10 months old with 4000 miles on it. Extremely dangerous because this h...
Nov 29, 2021POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, he noticed wh...
Nov 29, 2021POWER TRAINWhile on the highway the transmission completely stopped shifting and stayed in first gear and would...
Jul 7, 2021POWER TRAINTransmission has extremely hard shifts from 1 to second when quickly accelerating. This can cause yo...

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