The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 37 of 124 complaints (30%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Brakes include more crash reports (3) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 147 in 2021 to 124 in 2022.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 124
- Recall campaigns
- 1
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $1,950–$3,350
- Combined MPG
- 23–32
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | vs. 2022 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,100–2,300 | 2,100–2,300 | 1,950–3,350 | 1,950–3,350 | 2,000–2,400 | |
| Combined MPG | 27–30 | 27–30 | 23–32 | 23–32 | 26–31 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 26–28 / 29–33 | 25–28 / 29–33 | 20–30 / 27–35 | 20–30 / 27–35 | 24–29 / 29–35 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 300–324 | 300–326 | 281–396 | 281–396 | 284–337 | |
| Complaints filed | 189 | 147 | 124 | 71 | 68 | |
| Recalls issued | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 9 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 12 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Kona have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2022 Hyundai Kona?
Electrical: 37 of 124 NHTSA complaints (30%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2022 Hyundai Kona get?
EPA rates it 23–32 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 Hyundai Kona?
EPA estimates $1,950–$3,350 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (6)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4 | 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 29 mpg | 35 mpg (high) | 32 mpg (high) | $1,950 (low) | 284 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (AV-S1) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 30 mpg (high) | 35 mpg (high) | 32 mpg (high) | $1,950 (low) | 281 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (AM-S7) | 4 | 1.6L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 27 mpg | 32 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,150 | 311 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (AV-S1) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 28 mpg | 33 mpg | 30 mpg | $2,100 | 301 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 132 MPGe | 108 MPGe | 120 MPGe | $650 | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (AM-S8) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 20 mpg (low) | 27 mpg (low) | 23 mpg (low) | $3,350 (high) | 396 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 25 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Defect
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Kona Electric vehicles. A software error in the air bag control unit (ACU) may improperly deactivate the air bag system and seat belt pretensioners.
- Consequence
- Air bags and seat belt pretensioners that do not activate in a crash increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the ACU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 1, 2027. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 311. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 6, 2026.