Hyundai Kona recalls
NHTSA's records list 9 safety recalls covering the Hyundai Kona since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2019-2021, 2023-2026. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on July 14, 2026. 1 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.
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2026 Hyundai Kona recalls 3
- Seat Belt Buckle May Fail
Component: seat belts. 47,787 vehicles potentially affected.
- Loss of Steering Control from Cracked Steering Knuckle Assembly
Component: steering. 4,555 vehicles potentially affected.
- Instrument Panel Display Failure/FMVSS 101
Component: electrical system. 41,651 vehicles potentially affected.
2025 Hyundai Kona recalls 1
- Seat Belt Buckle May Fail
Component: seat belts. 47,787 vehicles potentially affected.
2024 Hyundai Kona recalls 4
- Seat Belt Buckle May Fail
Component: seat belts. 47,787 vehicles potentially affected.
- EGR Valve May Short and Cause Loss of Drive Power
Component: engine and engine cooling. 13,511 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Engine Compartment Fire from Short Circuit
Component: electrical system. 10,984 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rear Seat Belts May Not Operate/FMVSS 208 & 209
Component: seat belts. 2,354 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2023 Hyundai Kona recalls 1
- Electric Oil Pump Assembly May Cause Fire
Component: power train. 52,109 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 Hyundai Kona recalls 1
- Improperly Heat-Treated Piston Oil Rings
Component: engine. 158,493 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Hyundai Kona recalls 2
- Improperly Heat-Treated Piston Oil Rings
Component: engine. 158,493 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label
Component: equipment. 477 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Hyundai Kona recalls 1
- Improperly Heat-Treated Piston Oil Rings
Component: engine. 158,493 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.