Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2026 Hyundai Kona has 2 recalls, 4 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
4
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
26V047000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, P...
26V069000
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Kona vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2026 HYUNDAI KONA SUV N/A AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Hyundai needs to eliminate the “CONSIDER TAKING A COFFEE BREAK “ alert! Its completely distracting, ... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2026 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turne... |
| Dec 12, 2025 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I bought the car in November 2025. I was on a highway, going at a comfortable, 65 mph speed (a few w... |
| Oct 2, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES | Body: The hood/Under the hood: There is a wide ½“ or more gap on the right and left side of the hood... |