KnownCarProblems2023 Hyundai Kona Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Hyundai Kona, most often about the electrical (39% of complaints). It is 6th of 9 Kona model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2023 Hyundai Kona problems
Electrical
26 complaints · 39%Parts named most often: horn.
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while pressing the horn to avoid an accident, it was discovered that the horn was inoperable. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was informed of the failure. The…
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that when starting the vehicle, the system check lights were illuminated normally; however, all the system symbols had a red "exclamation mark" next to the symbols. Additionally, the contact stated that the horn and many safety features were no longer operable.…
Other or unspecified
19 complaints · 29%Driver assistance
13 complaints · 20%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, blind spot detection, warning.
Transmission
10 complaints · 15%The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle hesitated before driving forward. The engine start/stop feature was engaged. The contact stated that the ESC warning light was illuminated temporarily. The contact stated…
Engine
8 complaints · 12%The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving 64 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of motive power with reduced acceleration. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the valve and boost solenoid needed to be replaced.…
Speed control
7 complaints · 11%Fuel system
4 complaints · 6%Brakes
3 complaints · 5%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 Hyundai Kona recalls
Transmission: pump
Risk: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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 repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2023 Hyundai Kona
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Kona?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (26 complaints); other or unspecified (19 complaints); driver assistance (13 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Hyundai Kona have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 27, 2023 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2023 a bad year for the Hyundai Kona?
- It is 6th of 9 Kona model years by number of complaints, with 66 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.