2022 Hyundai KonaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 102 owner complaints about the 2022 Hyundai Kona, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2022 Hyundai Kona has problems
102 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 33 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 22 | 0 |
| Power train | 19 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 16 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 7 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2022 Hyundai Kona recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2022 vs. every other Kona year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Kona median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
2022 Hyundai Kona safety ratings
2022 Hyundai Kona SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (13.6% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Hyundai Kona, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of Motive PowerNo recall
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
What Kona owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
COMPONENT/SYSTEM: Air Conditioning (HVAC) / Climate Control System and closed-loop refrigerant lines. The vehicle and all climate control components are available for immediate inspection. SAFETY RISK: Total loss of cooling in peak summer heat (90°F-95°F+) causes cabin temperatures to rapidly…
I purchased my 2022 Hyundai Kona on August 28, 2024, and I am the first registered owner. Only 48 days after purchase, the vehicle suddenly broke down without warning while stopped at a red light in [XXX] after traveling from [XXX]. The vehicle had to be towed. Since then, the vehicle has…
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