Hyundai Kona n problems
The Hyundai Kona (Korean: 현대 코나) is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai. The first-generation Kona debuted in June 2017 and the production version was revealed later that year. It is positioned between the Venue or Bayon and the Tucson in Hyundai crossover SUV line-up. The battery electric version called the Kona Electric (or Kona EV) was first launched in South Korea during the first half of 2018 and rolled out gradually worldwide afterwards.
Naming
The Kona is named after the western district of the island of Hawaiʻi. The company stated the name "reflects the lifestyle of modern customers", in line with its "progressive design" that it adopts. The Kona naming also continues Hyundai's tradition of naming crossover SUV models after famous travel destinations, including the Creta, Santa Fe, Tucson and Veracruz.
The vehicle is marketed in Portugal as the Hyundai Kauai, as Kona is too similar to cona, a slang word for the female genitalia in European Portuguese. It's also sold in Iceland where the word kona means woman in Icelandic. Like Kona, Kauai is a place in Hawaii. It is also Hawaiian for lady.
In China, the vehicle was sold as the Hyundai Encino.
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Common Hyundai Kona n problems
The Hyundai Kona N is a high-performance compact SUV that offers thrilling driving dynamics and a host of features. However, like any vehicle, it's not without its issues. Here are some of the most common problems reported by Kona N owners:
- ELSD (Electronic Limited Slip Differential) problems: A number of Kona N owners have reported issues with the vehicle's ELSD, which can cause a clunking noise in the steering on full lock. This issue has been traced back to a faulty brake switch in some cases, but in others, it has been found to be a more serious problem with the ELSD itself. This issue is covered under warranty, but it can be a frustrating and time-consuming problem to diagnose and fix.
- DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) recall: In 2022, there was a recall of certain Kona N models due to a problem with the DCT. This issue has been addressed by Hyundai, but it's worth being aware of if you're considering purchasing a used Kona N from this period.
It's worth noting that the Kona N is a high-performance vehicle, and as such, it's likely to have a higher incidence of issues than a more mainstream model. However, Hyundai has a strong reputation for reliability, and the Kona N is backed by a comprehensive warranty. If you're considering purchasing a Kona N, it's worth doing your research and being aware of the potential issues, but it's also worth remembering that many owners have had positive experiences with the vehicle.
Is the Hyundai Kona a reliable car?
The 2024 Hyundai Kona has a predicted reliability score of 82 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.
Are there any problems with Hyundai Kona?
According to the recall campaign reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the defective Konas carry a risk of stalling and, in some cases, spontaneous fires. The 2021 recall follows several prior recalls addressing other issues in certain Kona model vehicles.
Does the Hyundai Kona have transmission problems?
If you don't routinely and regularly change your fluids at least every 30,000 miles or so, you may find that your 2023 Hyundai Kona transmission will quickly slip.
How rare is the KONA N?
“Globally, Hyundai reported 5375 Kona Ns as sold over the first 10 months of 2022, or 3 per cent of all Kona sales. But in Europe, the N accounted for only 2 per cent of Kona sales (1420 out of 69,533) – each car sold polluting twice as much as a regular Kona Hybrid.” I'm not proud of that fact, but also...
Percentage distribution of complaints by Hyundai Kona n years
We have researched Hyundai problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Hyundai Kona n cars and compiled the top 2 most problematic Hyundai Kona n model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Hyundai Kona n model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Hyundai Kona n years
We've also compiled a chart for you with the number of complaints about Volkswagen Jetta cars of certain model years:
Hyundai Kona n car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Hyundai Kona n , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Engine problems
- Electrical system problems
- Power train problems
- Unknown or other problems
- Fuel system problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Hyundai Kona n vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
The NHTSA has received 9 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Hyundai Kona n . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Hyundai Kona n vehicles.
List of Hyundai Kona n complaints
Hyundai Kona n 2022
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-30
- Date Complaint: 2024-09-03
- VIN: KM8KH3AC4NU
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: While driving on the interstate, the car went into limp mode (does not rev above 2000 rpm). I was unable to maintain speed or merge back into interstate. The dealership has inspected the vehicle, however, they confirm everything is normal. The car did give an engine error code of P132600 for Powertrain. This is the second time this issue has occurred, the dealership replaced the knock sensor the first time.
Hyundai Kona n 2022
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-25
- Date Complaint: 2024-09-03
- VIN: KM8KH3AC4NU
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: While driving after a recent car wash, my car entered limp mode, limiting the engine to 2000 RPM. Multiple warning lights for electrical, safety, and engine issues appeared on the dashboard, and the error code P211800 was displayed. Despite being inspected at the dealership, the issue couldn’t be reproduced, and the error code disappeared. This problem has occurred twice, but each time the dealership was unable to identify the cause since the error code was no longer present.
Hyundai Kona n 2022
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-24
- Date Complaint: 2024-07-24
- VIN: KM8KH3AC0NU
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Kona N. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V528000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000. VIN tool confirms part not available.
Hyundai Kona n 2023
- Date Of Incident: 2024-02-21
- Date Complaint: 2024-03-10
- VIN: KM8KH3AC7PU
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The knock sensor on the engine fails when exposed to any amount of water. The car is designed in a way that lets on too much. It’s something that is VERY common amongst owners of these vehicles. It’s a safety flaw that needs to be fixed because it puts the car in “limp” mode. That makes the car instantly halt acceleration. Please hold Hyundai accountable
Hyundai Kona n 2023
- Date Of Incident: 2024-03-07
- Date Complaint: 2024-03-09
- VIN: KM8KH3AC3PU
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: After washing my '23 Kona N in a hand car wash, I experienced a sudden, complete loss of power as I was pulling into traffic immediately afterwards, nearly resulting in a rear-end collision. There was a flashing check engine light (CEL or MIL) on the dash, and I had to have the vehicle towed to a dealership. The stored OBD-II code is P132600 (knock sensor). The car has only 16k miles on it. This is a KNOWN ISSUE, and there are complaints about it all over Reddit, Facebook, and other Internet sites, and it also affects the same generation Elantra N. This issue can occur ANY TIME THE VEHICLE GETS WET. It is unacceptable that simply washing my car or driving my vehicle in the rain can cause me to lose all power and create an unsafe driving condition. PLEASE compel Hyundai to address this safety issue with a recall.
Hyundai Kona n 2022
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-29
- Date Complaint: 2024-01-15
- VIN: KM8KH3AC4NU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS
- Summary: I bought a used from Route46Nissan. Horn wasn't working when I bought the car and battery was also dead which I had to pay out of pocket to replace. I realized that two tires have side bubbles and which is extremely unsafe which they sold the car like that with security issues. They sold me a warranty and they are not keeping their promises for the stuff that they need to fix
Hyundai Kona n 2023
- Date Of Incident: 2023-11-28
- Date Complaint: 2023-11-28
- VIN: KM8KH3AC5PU
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Car tends to jerk and almost jump when first pulling out of almost anywhere. Seems to have happened with other people with the same car. When you turn after pulling out sometimes, the car will jump and the suspension sounds like it’s jumping. The particular issue makes it hard to steer and can easily make the car lose control for anyone not experienced.
Hyundai Kona n 2022
- Date Of Incident: 2023-10-08
- Date Complaint: 2023-10-08
- VIN: KM8KH3AC7NU
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: Horn stopped functioning
Hyundai Kona n 2023
- Date Of Incident: 2023-09-09
- Date Complaint: 2023-09-13
- VIN: KM8KH3AC2PU
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I took my vehicle through a touch free car wash. After the wash the vehicle sat for about 10 to 20 minutes while I dried off the exterior and cleaned out my interior. After leaving the car wash the car made it less than a mile down the road and illuminated a flashing check engine light with a P132600 code implying a connection rod failure detected by the knock sensor. As of time of reporting the vehicle is still waiting to be serviced by the dealership as it is still under warranty. Safety can be impacted as the vehicle will immediately go into limp mode, throttling performance.
Recalls Hyundai Kona n
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the Hyundai Kona n.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Hyundai Kona n 2022
- Report Received Date: 2024-09-06
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Model: Hyundai Kona n 2023
- Report Received Date: 2024-09-06
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
- Model: Hyundai Kona n 2022
- Report Received Date: 2022-10-06
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: 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.
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