2022 Hyundai Kona
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 74 |
| 2019 | 189 |
| 2020 | 157 |
| 2021 | 116 |
| 2022 | 97 |
| 2023 | 64 |
| 2024 | 48 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2026 | 9 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
33% of complaints: engine — 32 distinct reports on file.
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COMPONENT/SYSTEM: Air Conditioning (HVAC) / Climate Control System and closed-loop refrigerant lines. The vehicle and all climate control components are available for immediate inspection.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260730
Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
23% of complaints: electrical system — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing coil and horn.
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As I was backing out of my driveway, I noticed my camera started flashing a green screen and a message appeared intermittently with the flashing green screen saying âno camera signal try again later.
NHTSA ODI report, 20231004
Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER
18% of complaints: power train — 17 distinct reports on file.
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Transmission (7 speed DCT) partial failure causing intermittent lack of acceleration, bucking, violent shifts. No warning lights are displayed.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260911
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. No warning lights illuminated. A dealer was contacted.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260805
15% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
During collision, airbags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 20220604
Also filed under AIR BAGS and SERVICE BRAKES
9% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 9 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
No recalls on file for this model year.
Loss of Motive Power
Pedestrian alert sounds
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2022 Hyundai Kona — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine issues (32 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (22 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (17 reports on file for this year).
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FAQ
Is the 2022 Hyundai Kona reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Hyundai Kona is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Kona?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Kona have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.