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#BS-2023-HYUKON-7B252023 Hyundai KonaProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 104 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 104 complaints, 8 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.
Top reported problems
cruise control wont maintain the set speed
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
cruise control will not maintain set speed
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
21 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 56K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Electrical (21 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2023 Hyundai Kona: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2023 Hyundai Kona, with 21 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 56,144 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 56K-mile mark.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2023 Hyundai Kona, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2023 Hyundai Kona, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2023 Hyundai Kona, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking-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
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2023 Hyundai Kona. Recent trend: stable.
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Recall History (1 recall)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP
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.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
2023 Hyundai Kona NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★4 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
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.
2023 Hyundai Kona vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
104
Class avg
156
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.
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. 104 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.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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