Hyundai Kona — Steering
High risk
Feb 5, 2026
Model years: 2026
Issue: On certain vehicles, the front steering knuckle(s) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the knuckle(s) could crack and/or break and cause a loss of steering
Hyundai Kona — Visual System
High risk
Jan 27, 2026
Model years: 2026
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument panel cluster to reboot while driving. As a result, you may not be able to see certain information about the vehi
Also affects: Hyundai Ioniq 5, Hyundai Ioniq 9, Hyundai Kona Ev, Hyundai Palisade, Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai Kona — Other
High risk
Nov 17, 2025
Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Issue : Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting an extended warranty campaign for certain vehicles as water could enter the horn assembly and cause the horn's electrical contacts to corr
Also affects: Hyundai Kona Ev, Hyundai Venue, Genesis Gv80, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai Kona — Label
High risk
Sep 23, 2024
Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" appear in English only, when t
Also affects: Genesis Gv60, Genesis Gv70, Genesis Gv80, Hyundai Entourage, Hyundai Ioniq 5
Hyundai Kona — Fuel System
High risk
Jul 11, 2024
Model years: 2022, 2023
On certain vehicles, the high-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough and the check engine light may turn on. This could also cause a sudden loss o
Also affects: Genesis G70, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Veloster
Hyundai Kona — Engine
High risk
Apr 30, 2024
Model years: 2024
Issue: On certain vehicles, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the EGR valve could short circuit and cause a loss of po
Also affects: Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Venue
Hyundai Kona — Electrical
High risk
Dec 26, 2023
Model years: 2024
On certain vehicles, in the event of a crash, the 12 V battery cable(s) could contact the engine control module bracket. If this happens, there could be a short circuit.
Hyundai Kona — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Sep 22, 2023
Model years: 2024
On certain vehicles, the rear outboard seat belt retractors may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the seat belts may not extend and/or retract correctly.
Hyundai Kona — Powertrain
High risk
Jul 27, 2023
Model years: 2023
Issue: On certain vehicles, the circuit board for the transmission electric oil pump may be damaged. As a result, the circuit board could short circuit and overheat, and various el
Also affects: Hyundai Palisade, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai Kona — Powertrain
High risk
Oct 6, 2022
Model years: 2022
On certain vehicles, a fault in the transmission oil pump can cause the vehicle to enter "fail-safe mode". When this happens, a programming error can cause a sudden loss of power t
Also affects: Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Santa Cruz, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Veloster
Hyundai Kona — Engine
High risk
Apr 28, 2021
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain vehicles, the engine's piston oil rings may be defective. This can cause engine wear that can lead to increased oil consumption. Eventually, this can create abnormal eng
Also affects: Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Veloster