Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Hyundai Kona has 2 recalls, 141 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
141
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
21V301000
ENGINE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The p...
20V022000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Kona vehicles. The certification label may indicate incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAW...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Hyundai Kona SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | On 3/29/26 my Kona caught fire while parked in the front left side of the engine and burned complete... |
| Mar 13, 2026 | ENGINE | My car was taken in as a part of recall bulletin 203 for improperly heated piston rings treated pist... |
| Mar 5, 2026 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | My 2020 Hyundai Kona (VIN: [XXX] ) has a persistent engine stalling safety defect that matches Recal... |
| Mar 4, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. While the contact’s son was driving the vehicle on the highway... |
| Jan 25, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | many times a year, without warning, vehicle dash lights turn off and light up like a christmas tree,... |
| Jan 2, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | While driving under normal conditions, the vehicle’s dual-clutch transmission (DCT) failed to engage... |
| Nov 15, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | the headlights in this model Kona keep burning out after 9 months or so. I have replaced them multi... |
| Oct 20, 2025 | ENGINE | Vehicle suddenly began shutting off upon braking and/or acceleration at any speed, idling very hard,... |
| Oct 10, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Car keeps stalling no matter what speed you're driving. Took the car to NTB and they said nothing is... |
| Sep 26, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | The timing system was repaired in February 2025. After similar symptoms of vehicle stalling, the che... |
| Sep 19, 2025 | ENGINE | The engine shut down when the car stops at a red light or stop sign. There are metal shavings in the... |
| Sep 18, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Ignition, speed and driving halts. I've had this Kona repaired a couple years ago and it took about... |
| Aug 31, 2025 | ENGINE | I purchased a used 2020 Hyundai Kona with the Nu 2.0L engine. I drove the vehicle regularly without ... |
| Aug 30, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The vehicle has ~51K miles. It has been maintained according to the manufacturer's recommended repai... |
| Aug 23, 2025 | ENGINE | Vehicle showed these warning lights while stalling out at stop signs: FCA, ESC, and DBC. She was abl... |
| Aug 5, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Back up camera had not worked since purchase. It is now August been dealing with the dealership and ... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The air conditioning system has a drain for condensation. If it gets plugged up, from debris, algae... |
| Jul 30, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The engine on my 2020 Hyundai Kona failed suddenly while driving, causing complete loss of power. Th... |
| Jul 25, 2025 | ENGINE | Car has extreme oil consumption and power stalls which are related to a recall in 2021 for bad posto... |
| Jul 25, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving on the highway, our vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating without warning, forcing us ... |