2021 Hyundai Kona problems, recalls & reliability

Based on 113 NHTSA owner complaints, 1 recall campaigns and government crash-test data for 2021 Hyundai Kona vehicles.

100

/ 100

Low risk

Vehanta risk score out of 100, calculated from counted evidence — see the full breakdown in a vehicle report.

Most-reported problem areas

What owners of similar 2021 Hyundai Kona vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.

ENGINE21V301000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.

2021 Hyundai Kona SUV FWD

5/5 overall

Front 5/5 · Side 5/5 · Rollover 4/5

2021 Hyundai Kona SUV AWD

5/5 overall

Front 5/5 · Side 5/5 · Rollover 4/5

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Based on 113 NHTSA owner complaints, 1 recall campaigns and government crash-test data for 2021 Hyundai Kona vehicles.

100

/ 100

Low risk

Vehanta risk score out of 100, calculated from counted evidence — see the full breakdown in a vehicle report.

What owners of similar 2021 Hyundai Kona vehicles reported to NHTSA, by component.

ENGINE21V301000
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.

2021 Hyundai Kona SUV FWD

5/5 overall

Front 5/5 · Side 5/5 · Rollover 4/5

2021 Hyundai Kona SUV AWD

5/5 overall

Front 5/5 · Side 5/5 · Rollover 4/5

Get the full Vehanta report — risk score breakdown, ownership costs, inspection checklist and questions for the seller.