The Lemon Index2023 Hyundai Kona.
The 2023 Hyundai Kona is so far better than average by owner complaints: 66 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 70, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about electrical, and it has 1 recall. The best Hyundai Kona year is 2018.
Early read
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 66 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Hyundai Kona year. 2023 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 9K to 97K miles on the car (6 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 1
- transmission & drivetrain 2023
The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
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 39 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Check engine
- Hyundai has settled a class action lawsuit that alleges that certain Hyundai and Kia Class…
- Certain 2023MY Kona (OS) and Elantra (CN7) vehicles equipped with the 2.0L Nu Atkinson engine…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
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 |
Fuel cost and engines
About $600–3450 a year in electricity (EPA estimate).
In owners' words
My horn stopped working last july at 7467 miles, and stopped working again injune at 10,000 miles
2023 Hyundai Kona owner · NHTSA complaint 11594046
More owner reports
Theres more than three issues going on. The car has shut off while driving at least 50 mph on the highway. Currently there's no safety features working on the car.
NHTSA complaint 11676079
The rear door Latch opens while vehicle is moving and I've have taken it to service and they don't know what failure is al about.Its a manufacture failure.
NHTSA complaint 11555097
Quick answers
Is the 2023 Hyundai Kona reliable?
It's too early to be sure. So far it has drawn 1.4× fewer complaints than average per car sold, against other 2023 cars after the same time on the road (early Lemon Index 70; 100 is average). The best Hyundai Kona year by this measure is 2018.
What are the most common 2023 Hyundai Kona problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (41%), automatic emergency braking (23%) and transmission & drivetrain (15%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2023 Hyundai Kona have?
1 safety recall (latest: transmission & drivetrain). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is the 2023 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 2023 Hyundai Kona have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 15% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2023 Hyundai Kona cost in fuel a year?
About $600 to $3450 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What Hyundai Kona year is better than the 2023?
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