The Lemon Index2022 Hyundai Kona.
The 2022 Hyundai Kona is about average by owner complaints: 86 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 100, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about engine, and it has 0 recalls. The best Hyundai Kona year is 2018.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 101 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Hyundai Kona year. 2022 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 5K to 40K miles on the car (11 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Hyundai told dealers about
Hyundai sent dealers 73 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- On certain 2021 Elantra and 2022 Kona vehicles equipped with 2.0L engine, a coolant leak at…
- If you are servicing an applicable vehicle with a Check Engine light on and one or more of the…
- Transfer case oil leaks
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedPedestrian alert sounds2023
- ClosedLoss of motive power2022–2023
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Kona SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Hyundai Kona SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Hyundai Kona Electric SUV FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Fuel cost and engines
About $650–3450 a year in electricity (EPA estimate).
In owners' words
Coolant Leak. Integrated Thermal Management started Leaking at around 16,000 Miles. Part replaced 12/14/23. Leaks continues
2022 Hyundai Kona owner · NHTSA complaint 11560690
More owner reports
I went to use the horn at a car that blew through a stop sign and there was no horn sound. This was my first time using the horn since I bought it brand new. No warning lights no nothing.
NHTSA complaint 11447107
While accelerating onto the highway, the engine backfired and suddenly lost speed, violently shaking.
NHTSA complaint 11642709
Quick answers
Is the 2022 Hyundai Kona reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 100; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Hyundai Kona year by this measure is 2018.
What are the most common 2022 Hyundai Kona problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are engine (31%), electrical (23%) and automatic emergency braking (17%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Kona have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
Is the 2022 Hyundai Kona safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2022 Hyundai Kona have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 16% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2022 Hyundai Kona cost in fuel a year?
About $650 to $3450 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What Hyundai Kona year is better than the 2022?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2018, 2021 and 2019.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works