2023 Hyundai Kona recalls and problems

The 2023 Hyundai Kona has 1 recall and 66 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

Park outside warning. Owners are advised to park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done, because of a fire risk. Campaign: 23V526000.
2023 Hyundai Kona
Photo: 2023 Hyundai Kona by LuvsMG481, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2023 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 9 Kona model years — 6th most.

1recalls
66complaints
4crashes
0fires
3injuries
56,144median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Power Train

Jul 27, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V526000 · 52,109 vehicles
Park 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.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System26
Unknown or other19
Forward Collision Avoidance13
Power Train10
Engine8
Vehicle Speed Control7
Fuel System4
Service Brakes3
Lane Departure2
Air Bags1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2022: 4 complaints20222023: 20 complaints2023202024: 15 complaints20242025: 14 complaints20252026: 13 complaints202613

2023 vs. other Hyundai Kona years

2018: 75 complaints20182019: 198 complaints20191982020: 162 complaints20202021: 120 complaints20212022: 102 complaints20222023: 66 complaints20232024: 53 complaints20242025: 29 complaints20252026: 11 complaints202611

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2023. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2023 Hyundai Kona have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2023 Hyundai Kona, the latest from Jul 27, 2023 (power train). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Hyundai Kona?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (26), unknown or other (19), forward collision avoidance (13). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.

Is it safe to drive the 2023 Hyundai Kona?

1 recall advises parking outside because of a fire risk. Only vehicles with the recall open are affected — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.