The Lemon IndexAll cars · Hyundai Kona · 2018
2018 Hyundai Kona. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (AM7) | FWD | 28 / 32 / 30 | Regular | $2,100 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (AM7) | AWD | 26 / 29 / 27 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | 27 / 33 / 30 | Regular | $2,100 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | 25 / 30 / 27 | Regular | $2,300 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 3,800 and 53,000 miles. Median 15,500, from 24 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 54,000 | 32,200–99,000 | 9 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Engine | 19% |
| Lights | 14% |
| Electrical | 14% |
| Body structure | 10% |
| Wipers & visibility | 10% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 11 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Loss of motive power | 2022 | 2023 |
Manufacturer communications 97
Hyundai filed 97 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
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Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Kona SUV FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Hyundai Kona SUV AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | Optional |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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