Before buying a used 2021 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
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2021 Hyundai Kona SUV FWD
2021 Hyundai Kona SUV AWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
119 complaints filed with NHTSA (2 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 | 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg) | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) | 8.7 L/100 km (27 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.
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.