repaired · 2026 Q3
Rear/other: buckle assembly
NewRisk. A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.
2026 Hyundai KonaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2026 Hyundai Kona, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 1, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Hyundai Kona has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system
2Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
2Structure
2Vehicle speed control
1Seat belts
1Engine
1Forward collision avoidance
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Power train
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2026 Hyundai Kona recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Spindle: arm
NewRisk. A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
NewRisk. An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Best & worst years
2026 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
'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2026 Hyundai Kona safety ratings
2026 HYUNDAI KONA SUV N/A AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Kona owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
Coke spill in cup holders caused a leak to the wiring harness below the center console. It drained the battery, shut down all of the buttons on the steering wheel and shut the infotainment system down. It finally died and had to be towed to Vann York Hyundai in Highpoint NC. They told me that…
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