2022 Hyundai Kona Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Kona years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Hyundai Kona. That ranks 4th out of 9 Kona model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (33 complaints, 33%), typically at around 19,842 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
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- 101owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 Hyundai Kona problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 33 | 33% | 19,842 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 26 | 26% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 22 | 22% | 13,421 | — | — |
| Power Train | 18 | 18% | 23,421 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 16 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% | 7,750 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 Hyundai Kona recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2022 Hyundai Kona.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
- Loss of Motive Power (DP22003) — opened Sep 12, 2022, closed Dec 12, 2023.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The vehicle is a 2022 Hyundai Kona N Line, VIN [XXX]. The driver-assistance/safety systems have intermittently malfunctioned. The reported problems include false forward-collision warnings, unintended automatic emergency braking when there is no apparent obstacle or collision threat, false…
I purchased this 2022 Hyundai Kona used in May 2025 with approximately 55,000 miles. Within about one to two months of purchase, in June 2025, the transmission began to malfunction. When I pressed the accelerator, the speedometer and engine speed would climb but the vehicle would not accelerate…
Today, my Kona tried to kill me. I was traveling on a freeway in a construction zone. Road conditions were clear: no fog, precipitation, potholes or obstructions. Traffic slowed down to 30 mph as the rightmost lane becomes an exit only lane (and people exchanged between the middle and right lane)…
My radiator has coolant leak. I noticed the fluid getting low and the smell. I had to put fluid in 2-3 times the last month. I took it into the shop and they confirmed that it is the lower left part of the radiator that itâs leaking from and it has to get replaced. I did notice on a campaign…
Transmission (7 speed DCT) partial failure causing intermittent lack of acceleration, bucking, violent shifts. No warning lights are displayed. Despite being only days and about 1000 miles beyond the warranty neither Hyundai nor the dealer show interest in repairing this except at my cost, which is…
Other Hyundai Kona years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Kona | 10 | 3 |
| 2025 Kona | 28 | 1 |
| 2024 Kona | 52 | 4 |
| 2023 Kona | 66 | 1 |
| 2022 | 101 | 0 |
| 2021 Kona | 120 | 1 |
| 2020 Kona | 161 | 2 |
| 2019 Kona | 194 | 1 |
| 2018 Kona | 75 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Kona?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 33 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Hyundai Kona?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2022 Hyundai Kona a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Kona model years, the 2022 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.