2021 Hyundai Kona Engine Problems
Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2021 Hyundai Kona, 67% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 23,350 miles. The words owners use most often: “oil consumption” (13% of reports).
- 80engine complaints
- 23,350median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 44%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Oil consumption: mentioned in 10 of 80 complaints (13%)
- Lost motive power: mentioned in 5 of 80 complaints (6%)
- Engine started: mentioned in 5 of 80 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 22 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 80 complaints, 2 a fire.
Hyundai Kona engine complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine
Problem: 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.
Risk: A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
All 4 fuel injectors failed. They were replaced but the check engine light came back on. Crank shaft sensor was then replaced and now the check engine light is back on. Driving the car waiting for something to fail is not safe
My exact engine was as in a recall but not my car which failed prematurely at 84,000. I have taken extensive maintenance in the car in the for the past 2 years. Hyundai made me pay to tow my car to a dealership denied me for a goodwill replacement with the same exact problems as the same exact…
My 2021 Kona Limited 1.6L Turbo is consuming oil so rapidly that the Low Oil Pressure light has activated on the highway, creating a sudden risk of stalling and engine failure, that the dealership and Hyundai are declining service. According to research, when your oil pressure light flashes, your…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2021 Hyundai Konas have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 80 owner complaints about engine for the 2021 Hyundai Kona (67% of the 120 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Hyundai Kona engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 23,350 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2021 Hyundai Kona?
The most frequent phrase is “oil consumption”, in 10 of 80 complaints, followed by “lost motive power” (5).
See all 2021 Hyundai Kona problems or engine problems across all Kona years.