MYRModel Year Report

2018 Hyundai Kona

● Typical for this model
2018 Hyundai Kona
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:10:22.090Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Hyundai Kona Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2018 highlighted. 2018: 72 complaints 2018 2019: 184 complaints 2020: 152 complaints 2020 2021: 111 complaints 2022: 94 complaints 2022 2023: 61 complaints 2024: 42 complaints 2024 2025: 26 complaints 2026: 6 complaints 2026
2018: 72 complaints
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YearComplaints
201872
2019184
2020152
2021111
202294
202361
202442
202526
20266

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 54%

54% of complaints: engine — 39 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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Pulled into driveway and saw smoke coming from engine. Popped hood and saw engine block was on fire. Quickly closed the hood and called 911. Within a few minutes the car was completely engulfed.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231006

WAS DRIVING HYUNDAI KONA DOWN THE FREEWAY. I SMELLED A BURNING SMELL, I SAW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT BLINK ONCE. THE CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE AND I STARTED PULLING OVER TO THE SHOULDER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200120

POWER TRAIN 14%

14% of complaints: power train — 10 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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I was sold a car with 1 unprepared safety recall and 22 technical service bulletins. In addition to was previously salvaged sue to collision, hail, flood and fire. The vehicle also was a 2019 made into a 2018.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231102

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 4 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY/WIPER 4%

4% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 3 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20220912 — DP (closed 20231212)

Loss of Motive Power

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Hyundai Kona — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (39 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (8 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2024 ▲ 2023 ● 2022

WORST YEARS

■ 2019 ◆ 2020 ◆ 2021

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FAQ

Is the 2018 Hyundai Kona reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Hyundai Kona is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Hyundai Kona?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 54% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Hyundai Kona have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.