2026 Hyundai Kona problems and complaints
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Hyundai Kona. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (3), Structure (2), Electrical System (2).
Key takeaways
- 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 27% |
| Structure | 2 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 18% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 18% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 18% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 9% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 9% |
| Engine | 1 | 9% |
| Fuel System | 1 | 9% |
| Gasoline | 1 | 9% |
| Power Train | 1 | 9% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 HYUNDAI KONA SUV N/A AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026 HYUNDAI KONA SUV N/A FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Structure - filed 2026-11-01
-NEW Vehicle purchased 8/26 -All of the weatherstripping is not adhered to the vehicle, on all 4 doors This can create an issues with moisture and mold Dealer stated they replaced front door weatherstripping, but the same issue is there-it is not adhered to the vehicle and the other doors are the same Again this vehicl...
Electrical System,vehicle Speed Control,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-10-05
I have a 2026 Hyundai Kona that I’ve only had for 3 months and it has 7192 miles on it. Today I turned my vehicle on and the screen that displays my mileage, speedometer, gas level, coolant temp gauge, tire pressure monitor, and other safety features was blacked out with the words “NO SIGNAL” in red. I turned my car on...
Seat Belts - filed 2026-08-20
I purchased this vehicle new on July 28, 2026. NHTSA Recall 26V-452 / Hyundai Recall 306 was dated July 13, 2026, and the VIN showed the recall as incomplete when I discovered it. The dealer states that it was unaware of the recall at the time of sale. I am reporting this to document that a new vehicle was delivered to...
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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.