Compact SUVs · OS generation
Think twice Below average
It scores 24 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $12,888 to own, including $3,041 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Hyundai Kona.
Reliability
24/100
Below average
Repairs, 5 years
$3,041
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$6,375
32 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$14,672
$12,911 – $16,432, estimate
Recalls
2
on record
Owner complaints
108
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Genesis G70, 2022-2023 Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
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Of the years we rate, the 2018 scores best (52/100) and the 2019 worst (18/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 37/100 |
| 2023 | 37/100 |
| 2022 | 24/100 |
| 2021 | 21/100 |
| 2020 | 18/100 |
| 2019 | 18/100 |
| 2018 | 52/100 |
Yes. It scores 24 out of 100, among the least reliable compact and small SUVs of 2015–2024.
It scores 24 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 108 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $3,041 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $12,888 over 5 years: $3,472 in lost value, $3,041 in repairs and $6,375 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $14,672 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2018 scores best (52/100) and the 2019 worst (18/100).
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.