2023 Hyundai Kona Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Kona years
- Fewer complaints than other years 6th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Hyundai Kona. That ranks 6th out of 9 Kona model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (26 complaints, 39%), typically at around 12,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 66owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 26 | 39% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 19 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 13 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 10 | 15% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 8 | 12% | 56,144 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Hyundai Kona recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:pumpPark outside
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
Risk: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.
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.
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 horn on my 2023 Hyundai Kona has failed for the THIRD time. This is a dangerous situation. The time before this I barely avoided an accident when a pickup truck was accelerating very fast in reverse from a driveway and didn't see me. Luckily no one was in the oncoming traffic lane and I was…
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving 64 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of motive power with reduced acceleration. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the valve and boost solenoid…
I was in a rotary and there were two lanes and they both exited to a bridge. I was on the outside lane of the rotary and when exiting the rotary the car from the inside cut me off and I was unable to alert the driver because me HORN wasn't working. I blew out 2 tires hitting a curb and needed to be…
Dear Hyundai Motor America Consumer Affairs, My name is [XXX], and I am submitting this correspondence as a formal safety and customer-service complaint concerning my 2023 Hyundai Kona SEL, the recurring failure of its horn, and the treatment I received at Capitol Hyundai in San Jose, California. I…
I was driving to work on a normal day under normal circumstances when a check engine light won my dashboard. Seconds later my car started showing car is over heating. I immediately swayed from the speed lane to the side of the road almost getting into a crash as other vehicles were at full speeds…
Other Hyundai Kona years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Kona | 10 | 3 |
| 2025 Kona | 28 | 1 |
| 2024 Kona | 52 | 4 |
| 2023 | 66 | 1 |
| 2022 Kona | 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 2023 Hyundai Kona?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, forward collision avoidance problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 26 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Hyundai Kona?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 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 2023 has fewer 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.