The Lemon IndexAll cars · Hyundai Kona · 2022
2022 Hyundai Kona. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 6
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (AM-S7) | FWD | 29 / 35 / 32 | Regular | $1,950 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (AM-S7) | AWD | 27 / 32 / 29 | Regular | $2,150 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (AV-S1) | FWD | 30 / 35 / 32 | Regular | $1,950 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (AV-S1) | AWD | 28 / 33 / 30 | Regular | $2,100 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (AM-S8) | FWD | 20 / 27 / 23 | Premium | $3,350 |
| Electric | Auto (A1) | FWD | 132 / 108 / 120 | Electricity | $650 |
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 5,500 and 40,000 miles. Median 19,800, from 11 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 19,800 | 2,800–61,500 | 5 |
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 | 31% |
| Electrical | 23% |
| Automatic emergency braking | 17% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 16% |
| Speed control | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Pedestrian alert sounds | 2023 | 2023 |
| Closed | Loss of motive power | 2022 | 2023 |
Manufacturer communications 73
Hyundai filed 73 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- 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
Crash ratings by version
| 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 |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard | Standard |
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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