The 2022 Hyundai Kona is associated with 103 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Engine, accounting for 20 reports (19% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 6 certified vehicle configurations spanning all-electric, 1.6l 4-cyl, and 2l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 23 to 32 MPG combined. All-electric variants deliver up to 120 MPGe with an estimated range of 258 miles.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 103 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Engine (20 / 19%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 3 crash / 0 fire / 1 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 23–32 MPG (6 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| Kona Electric 100% Electric | Electric Motor | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 132 MPGe | 108 MPGe | 120 MPGe | 258 mi | $650 / yr |
| Kona FWD | 1.6L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 29 MPG | 35 MPG | 32 MPG | — | $1,900 / yr |
| Kona FWD | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S1) | 30 MPG | 35 MPG | 32 MPG | — | $1,900 / yr |
| Kona AWD | 2L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S1) | 28 MPG | 33 MPG | 30 MPG | — | $2,050 / yr |
| Kona AWD | 1.6L 4-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S7) | 27 MPG | 32 MPG | 29 MPG | — | $2,100 / yr |
| Kona N | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S8) | 20 MPG | 27 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $3,300 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2022 Hyundai Kona provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 258 miles on a single battery charge.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| SUV FWD | | | | | 14.099999999999998% |
| Electric SUV FWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
| SUV AWD | | | | | 13.600000000000001% |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2022 Hyundai Kona models.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
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Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE
Defect 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.
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect 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.
Free Manufacturer 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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