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2021 Hyundai Kona

Based on reports from 122 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
122
Crashes
2
Fires
5
Recalls
1
TSBs
58
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 122 complaints, 2 crashes, 5 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

check oil light suddenly comes on then engine dies

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
2

cheap body paint had scratches before picking it up

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
3

does not go in reverse also loses power while driving

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

62 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 22K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

17
0–30K
3
30–60K
3
60–90K
3
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (17 reports) • Median: 22K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (62 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine62 (51%)
Other16 (13%)
Drivetrain11 (9%)
Electrical10 (8%)
Speed Control4 (3%)
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection3 (2%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking2 (2%)
Steering2 (2%)

2021 Hyundai Kona: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 51% of all reports filed for the 2021 Hyundai Kona, with 62 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 21,605 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 22K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2021 Hyundai Kona, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2021 Hyundai Kona, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 2021 Hyundai Kona, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

24
21
21
22
19
23
25
24
25
25
8
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Hyundai Kona. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

21V301000Aug 2021

ENGINE

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Hyundai Kona is the 2019 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2021 Hyundai Kona vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

122

Class avg

172

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles from 2021.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 122 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Hyundai Kona Model Years

202620252024202320222021202020192018
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2021 Hyundai Kona: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Hyundai Kona?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2021 Hyundai Kona is related to the engine, with 62 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2021 Hyundai Kona reliable?
The 2021 Hyundai Kona has 122 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 5 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2021 Hyundai Kona problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2021 Hyundai Kona have any recalls?
Yes, the 2021 Hyundai Kona has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Hyundai Kona problems start?
Based on 26 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 21,605 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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