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2026 Hyundai Kona: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 2026 Hyundai Kona with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
15
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
3
on record
Fuel economy
28 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$7,286
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 mpg |
Recalls
Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Buckle AssemblyJul 14, 2026 · campaign 26V452000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kona Electric and 2024-2026 Kona vehicles. The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.
Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › ArmFeb 5, 2026 · campaign 26V069000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Kona vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/PanelJan 26, 2026 · campaign 26V047000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Saf
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Other years of the Hyundai Kona
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 |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2026 Hyundai Kona have?
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA: driver-assist & stability (3), brakes (2), electrical system (2). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2026 Hyundai Kona have?
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2026 Hyundai Kona get?
Up to 28 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.
What are the best years of the Hyundai Kona?
Of the years we rate, the 2018 scores best (52/100) and the 2019 worst (18/100).