Before buying a used 2020 Hyundai Kona, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. How it's calculated
160 complaints filed with NHTSA (8 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kona AWD — Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) |
| Kona AWD — Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) |
| Kona Electric — Auto (A1)Range 415 km / 258 mi | 132 MPGe | 108 MPGe | 120 MPGe |
| Kona FWD — Auto (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 7.4 L/100 km (32 mpg) | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) |
| Kona FWD — Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) | 7.1 L/100 km (33 mpg) | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Kona vehicles. The certification label may indicate incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 567, "Certification" and 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install new label stickers displaying the correct GAWR over the affected areas of the certification label, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 187.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.
2020 Hyundai Kona SUV AWD
2020 Hyundai Kona SUV FWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
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