Hyundai Kona Recalls (2019-2026)
The Hyundai Kona has been the subject of 14 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA across the 2019 to 2026 model years. They cluster mostly around the electrical system, power train, and steering.
The Hyundai Kona scores 9 out of 100 (grade F), one of the heavier recall records among the vehicles we track. That score reflects how serious the recalls are rather than how many. 79% involve a critical safety system, none carried a do-not-drive warning, and 50% were issued in the last three years. How the score works.
Those 14 campaigns span 7 model years of the Hyundai Kona. The single largest affected 52,109 vehicles, over power train. A recall repair is free at a franchised dealer and most never expire, so an older open recall is still worth fixing. Beyond recalls, you can also see the most common Kona problems owners report and its crash-test safety ratings.
The full record is below, grouped first by model year and then listed in detail. Each entry gives the defect NHTSA describes, the safety risk it creates, the manufacturer's remedy, the number of vehicles in that campaign, and the dates. A recall covers a whole production run, so a campaign listed for the Hyundai Kona may not apply to your exact vehicle, and one you have already had repaired will still appear in the history. To see what is actually open and unfixed on a specific car, check its 17-digit VIN.
Hyundai Kona recalls by model year
Recall activity by model year. Select a year to jump to its recalls below. Older years often carry more recalls simply because defects surface over time.
Hyundai Kona recalls by affected system
Which vehicle systems the recalls touch, using NHTSA's component groups. Select a system to see how it is recalled across every make and model.
Recalls by model year
2026 Hyundai Kona Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2026 Hyundai Kona, involving the steering and electrical system.
2024 Hyundai Kona Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2024 Hyundai Kona, involving the engine and engine cooling, electrical system, and seat belts.
2023 Hyundai Kona Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2023 Hyundai Kona, involving the fuel system and power train.
2022 Hyundai Kona Recalls
2 recalls affect the 2022 Hyundai Kona, involving the fuel system and power train.
2021 Hyundai Kona Recalls
3 recalls affect the 2021 Hyundai Kona, involving the electrical system, engine, and service brakes.
2020 Hyundai Kona Recalls
5 recalls affect the 2020 Hyundai Kona, involving the electrical system, engine, and service brakes.
2019 Hyundai Kona Recalls
4 recalls affect the 2019 Hyundai Kona, involving the electrical system, engine, and service brakes.
Every Hyundai Kona recall in detail
Select any recall to read the full defect, risk, and remedy text. Do Not Drive and Park Outside warnings stay visible without opening anything.
Steering
- Affected years
- 2026 Hyundai Kona
- Vehicles in this recall
- 4,555
- Reported
- Feb 5, 2026
- Owners notified
- Mar 5, 2026
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Kona vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
Risk: A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 5, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 295. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 7, 2026.
NHTSA campaign number 26V069000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2026 Hyundai Kona
- Vehicles in this recall
- 41,651
- Reported
- Jan 26, 2026
- Owners notified
- Mar 24, 2026
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.
NHTSA campaign number 26V047000.
Fuel System
- Affected years
- 2022-2023 Hyundai Kona
- Vehicles in this recall
- 54,647
- Reported
- Jul 11, 2024
- Owners notified
- Sep 9, 2024
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Genesis G70, 2022-2023 Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update engine control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 9, 2024. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 262 and 023G.
NHTSA campaign number 24V528000.
Engine And Engine Cooling
- Affected years
- 2024 Hyundai Kona
- Vehicles in this recall
- 13,511
- Reported
- May 1, 2024
- Owners notified
- Jun 28, 2024
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Elantra, Venue, and Kona vehicles. An electrical short circuit may occur in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve assembly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the exhaust gas recirculation valve assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 260.
NHTSA campaign number 24V308000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2024 Hyundai Kona
- Vehicles in this recall
- 10,984
- Reported
- Dec 26, 2023
- Owners notified
- Feb 22, 2024
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles. The 12-Volt battery cables may chafe against the engine control module bracket and short circuit during a crash.
Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 252.
NHTSA campaign number 23V901000.
Seat Belts
- Affected years
- 2024 Hyundai Kona
- Vehicles in this recall
- 2,354
- Reported
- Sep 22, 2023
- Owners notified
- Nov 21, 2023
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles. The seat belt assemblies in the right and left rear seats may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupation Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk: A seat belt that does not function properly may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 250.
NHTSA campaign number 23V650000.
Power Train
- Affected years
- 2023 Hyundai Kona
- Vehicles in this recall
- 52,109
- Reported
- Jul 27, 2023
- Owners notified
- Sep 7, 2023
Defect: 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: 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.
NHTSA campaign number 23V526000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2021 Hyundai Kona
- Vehicles in this recall
- 853
- Reported
- Dec 16, 2022
- Owners notified
- Mar 22, 2023
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Kona EV vehicles. The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) may have been improperly sealed and may leak coolant internally.
Risk: Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the EPCU, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 239.
NHTSA campaign number 22V941000.
Power Train
- Affected years
- 2022 Hyundai Kona
- Vehicles in this recall
- 56,148
- Reported
- Oct 6, 2022
- Owners notified
- Jan 10, 2023
Defect: Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
Risk: Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.
NHTSA campaign number 22V746000.
Engine
- Affected years
- 2019-2021 Hyundai Kona
- Vehicles in this recall
- 158,493
- Reported
- Apr 28, 2021
- Owners notified
- Aug 24, 2021
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
Risk: A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
NHTSA campaign number 21V301000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2019-2020 Hyundai Kona
- Vehicles in this recall
- 4,696
- Reported
- Mar 1, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jun 17, 2021
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric and 2020 Ioniq Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.
Risk: An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the interim action is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and as an interim action, owners have the option to follow provided instructions to perform a battery update through the vehicle's infotainment system or request a Hyundai dealer to provide the update. Once parts are available, dealers will inspect the Battery System Assembly (BSA), and replace it if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk, and the interim action, with a letter mailed April 9, 2021. Final owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 200.
NHTSA campaign number 21V127000.
Service Brakes
- Affected years
- 2019-2021 Hyundai Kona
- Vehicles in this recall
- 8,176
- Reported
- Dec 1, 2020
- Owners notified
- Jan 25, 2021
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Nexo Fuel Cell and 2019-2021 Kona Electric vehicles. The Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) system may detect an abnormal sensor signal and as a result, may significantly reduce braking performance.
Risk: Reduced braking power could lengthen the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the IEB software, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 199.
NHTSA campaign number 20V748000.
Electrical System
- Affected years
- 2019-2020 Hyundai Kona
- Vehicles in this recall
- 6,707
- Reported
- Oct 13, 2020
- Owners notified
- Nov 13, 2020
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.
Risk: An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the Battery Management System (BMS) software and inspect the Li-ion battery, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the repair is complete. The recall began November 13, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 196.
NHTSA campaign number 20V630000.
Equipment
- Affected years
- 2020 Hyundai Kona
- Vehicles in this recall
- 477
- Reported
- Jan 17, 2020
- Owners notified
- Mar 2, 2020
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Kona vehicles. The certification label may indicate incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 567, "Certification" and 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An incorrect GAWR could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install new label stickers displaying the correct GAWR over the affected areas of the certification label, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 187.
NHTSA campaign number 20V022000.
Common questions about Hyundai Kona recalls
- Does the Hyundai Kona have any recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA has 14 recall campaigns on record for the Hyundai Kona across the 2019 to 2026 model years. The most common areas are the electrical system, power train, and steering.
- How many times has the Hyundai Kona been recalled?
- The Hyundai Kona has 14 recall campaigns from the 2019 to 2026 model years. A single campaign often covers several model years at once, so the number of recalls is not the same as the number of years affected.
- What is the most serious Hyundai Kona recall?
- The most serious recall on record involves the power train, affecting 52,109 vehicles. Owners were told to park outside and away from buildings because of a fire risk. An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
- Which Hyundai Kona model year has the most recalls?
- The 2020 Hyundai Kona has the most, with 5 recall campaigns on record. Older model years often pick up more recalls over time, since defects can surface years after a car is built.
- How do I check if my Hyundai Kona has an open recall?
- Enter your 17-digit VIN on the recall check page. It returns the recalls tied to your exact vehicle straight from NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer, with no expiration on most safety recalls.
Recall data comes from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. For how it is sourced and how the safety score is built, see the methodology and data sources. This page is a reference, not legal or safety advice.