2022 Hyundai Kona problems and complaints
Owners have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Hyundai Kona. The most-reported areas: Engine (33), Unknown Or Other (26), Electrical System (22).
Key takeaways
- 98 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 33 | 34% |
| Unknown Or Other | 26 | 27% |
| Electrical System | 22 | 22% |
| Power Train | 17 | 17% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 14 | 14% |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 9% |
| Tires | 2 | 2% |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 2% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Hyundai Kona SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2022 Hyundai Kona SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-09-21
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 it’s leaking from and it has to get replaced. I did notice on a campaign 24\-EM\-005H\. for the ...
Power Train - filed 2026-09-11
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 not feasible.
Power Train - filed 2026-08-05
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. No warning lights illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V746000 (POWER TRAIN); by the owner, but the ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.