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
- 101
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Engine
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
33% of complaints
Complaints per year
2022: 101 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 75 |
| 2019 | 198 |
| 2020 | 161 |
| 2021 | 120 |
| 2022 | 101 |
| 2023 | 65 |
| 2024 | 51 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2026 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
33% · 33 reportsShow complaint excerpts
My radiator has coolant leak. I noticed the fluid getting low and the smell. I had to put fluid in 2-3 times the last month.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-21
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, 2026-07-30
Also filed under Electrical system
Electrical system
22% · 22 reportsMost 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, 2023-10-04
Power train
18% · 18 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Transmission (7 speed DCT) partial failure causing intermittent lack of acceleration, bucking, violent shifts. No warning lights are displayed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-11
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, 2026-08-05
Forward collision avoidance
18% · 18 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.
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During collision, airbags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-06-04
Also filed under Air bags and service brakes
Today, my Kona tried to kill me. I was traveling on a freeway in a construction zone. Road conditions were clear: no fog, precipitation, potholes or obstructions.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-29
Vehicle speed control
10% · 10 reportsSafety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2022-09-12Defect petitionClosed 2023-12-12 Loss of Motive Power
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
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- Engine: 33 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 22 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 18 reports on file for this year.
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- 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.