14 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Hyundai Kona, across model years 2019–2026. 3 carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. Every recall repair is free at any Hyundai dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your Kona by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Hyundai Kona model years, the 2020 has the most recalls (5); the 2019 drew the most owner complaints (247).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Hyundai Kona model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 | 75 |
| 2019 | 4 | 247 |
| 2020 | 5 | 187 |
| 2021 | 2 | 145 |
| 2022 | 2 | 128 |
| 2023 | 2 | 75 |
| 2024 | 4 | 67 |
| 2025 | 1 | 29 |
| 2026 | 3 | 10 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Hyundai recalls certain 2024-2025 Kona vehicles for rear seat belt buckle failure that may increase crash injury risk. Owners must stop using rear center seat until fixed.
Hyundai is recalling certain 2026 Kona vehicles due to a potential steering knuckle crack that could cause loss of steering control. Owners must have their front steering knuckles inspected and replaced by dealers at no cost.
Hyundai recalls 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrids and other models due to instrument panel software errors that may fail to show critical safety info, increasing crash risk. Free over-the-air update available.
Hyundai is recalling 2020 Genesis G70 vehicles with potential fuel pump failure causing loss of drive power, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact dealers for free software updates and fuel pump inspections.
Hyundai recalls 2024 Kona vehicles with potential engine power loss due to EGR valve electrical short. Owners must have exhaust valve replaced free by dealers.
When the Hyundai Kona recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 963 complaints with NHTSA about the Hyundai Kona; the most reported area is engine. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Hyundai Kona complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 14 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Hyundai Kona, covering model years 2019–2026. The most recent was issued Jul 14, 2026 (Seat Belts).
The 2020 Hyundai Kona has the most, with 5 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Electrical System (4), Seat Belts (2), Power Train (2), Steering (1).
3 of these recalls carry an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning. If your vehicle is covered by one, follow it until the repair is done and ask the dealer about a tow or loaner. Most other recalls let you keep driving, but book the repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Hyundai dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Hyundai to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Hyundai dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.