Before buying a used 2023 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
2023 Hyundai Kona SUV AWD
2023 Hyundai Kona SUV FWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
66 complaints filed with NHTSA (4 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kona AWD — Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) | 7.4 L/100 km (32 mpg) | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) |
| Kona AWD — Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 7.1 L/100 km (33 mpg) | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) |
| Kona Electric — Auto (A1)Range 415 km / 258 mi | 134 MPGe | 106 MPGe | 120 MPGe |
| Kona FWD — Auto (AM-S7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) | 6.7 L/100 km (35 mpg) | 7.4 L/100 km (32 mpg) |
| Kona FWD — Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 7.8 L/100 km (30 mpg) | 6.7 L/100 km (35 mpg) | 7.4 L/100 km (32 mpg) |
| Kona N — Auto (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo | 11.8 L/100 km (20 mpg) | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) | 10.2 L/100 km (23 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.
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.
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