2023 Hyundai Kona
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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
- 65
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2023
None on file
42% of complaints
Complaints per year
2023: 65 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.
Electrical system
42% · 27 reportsMost commonly citing horn.
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I was in a rotary and there were two lanes and they both exited to a bridge. I was on the outside lane of the rotary and when exiting the rotary the car from the inside cut me off and I was unable to alert the driver because me HORN wasn't working.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-09
Dear Hyundai Motor America Consumer Affairs, My name is [XXX], and I am submitting this correspondence as a formal safety and customer-service complaint concerning my 2023 Hyundai Kona SEL, the recurring failure of its horn, and the treatment I...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-11
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance
Forward collision avoidance
23% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing warnings and automatic emergency braking.
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Vehicle was service at a Hyundai Dealer for routine required maintenance to continue the warranty.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-01-15
Also filed under Service brakes
i was driving at 45mph and a deer came in front of my car . We hit the deer in front of car , deer approximitly 100 lbs no warning like brake sytem lane obstruction or air bags deployed ?
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-04-12
Also filed under Air bags
Power train
15% · 10 reportsVehicle speed control
11% · 7 reportsEngine
11% · 7 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I was driving to work on a normal day under normal circumstances when a check engine light won my dashboard. Seconds later my car started showing car is over heating.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-30
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2023-09-07Power train23V526000 Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles.
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2023 Hyundai Kona — pre-purchase inspection
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- Electrical system: 27 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 10 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V526000 · Power train
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- Is the 2023 Hyundai Kona reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Hyundai Kona is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Kona?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2023 Hyundai Kona have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.