2022 Hyundai Kona: problems, recalls and reliability

0 recalls and 100 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine (33% of complaints).

Data updated weekly · 6 new complaints in the last 90 days

recalls

100

owner complaints

fire reports

23,421

typical failure mileage, mi

All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.

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5-star NHTSA overall safety ratingNo fire reportsNo recall campaignsWeak spot: engine (33%)Problems reported early (median 23,421 mi)

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Common problems

Computed from 100 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

Engine (engine mechanics)33% · 26 complaints

Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)16% · 13 complaints

Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)15% · 12 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance (automatic emergency braking, sensors)13% · 10 complaints

Service Brakes (brakes)9% · 7 complaints

Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)4% · 3 complaints

“My radiator has coolant leak. I noticed the fluid getting low and the smell. I had to put fluid in 2-3 times the last month. I took it into the shop and they confirmed that it is the lower left part of the radiator that it's leaking from and it has to get replaced. I did notice on a campaign 24\-EM\-005H\. for the Hyundai Kona 2022. But my VIN number wasn't part of that. It is having the same leak and I have to get the radiator replaced. My car has 65000 miles on it so it wasn't covered under warranty. It is in the auto shop now and will cost me over 1200 to get it fixed.”Owner report · Engine · Sep 2026

“Transmission (7 speed DCT) partial failure causing intermittent lack of acceleration, bucking, violent shifts. No warning lights are displayed. Despite being only days and about 1000 miles beyond the warranty neither Hyundai nor the dealer show interest in repairing this except at my cost, which is not feasible.”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2026

“The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. No warning lights illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V746000 (POWER TRAIN); by the owner, but the remedy failed to fix the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had occurred after the recall repair was performed. The contact stated that the failure had occurred twice. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the issue would be escalated. The failure mileage was 27,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2026

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“The tread came off the tire on the highway causing me to crash off I 75. The tires were made 6 of 2025 and the pressure was 31.5 according to the highway patrol officer on scene. I have the paperwork for the tires I purchased at Sams Club in Cape Coral Florida on 7/29/25. The tires are less than 11 months old and this shouldn't have happened. The tread damaged multiple parts of my car.”Owner report · Tires · Jun 2026

“Recall with car regarding coolant. Last year Hyundai apparently addressed; however, coolant light came on, despite coolant being full. Told by different dealership that with these issues, it needs to be checked and rechecked multiple times; otherwise, issues arise again (as in my case). Want this addressed by dealership. They are charging me a diagnostic fee of $198. Previously, when brought car in for recall work, equipment not always working.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jun 2026

“Charging port door will not open. Not sure if it is an issue with acuator, which employee in service dept at dealer said that is common problem. Seems like if this issue with less than 20k, perhaps should also be recall item.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · May 2026

“The vehicle trunk doors pops open. This has been happening for several months. We've taken it to the dealership. They said that it was not covered and there has been no recall on this, but it's still happening and it's very dangerous. It's happened on the freeway on the back roads at night it doesn't matter it just when it feels like it wants to open up it beeps loudly and light comes on the dashboard as something is wrong and It will just pop open.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Feb 2026

“The vehicle displayed a warning lamp indicating a Cooling System Performance failure. The specific defect relates to the Integrated Thermal-Management Module (ITM) and the thermostat opening prematurely, corresponding to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P218100. This issue requires a repair outlined in Technical Service Bulletin 25-EM-007H, involving a spring installation and ECU update. This failure creates a serious safety concern because improper thermal management can cause the engine to overheat or force the vehicle into a reduced-power 'limp mode' without warning. A sudden loss of acceleration or engine stall while driving in traffic significantly increases the risk of a crash.”Owner report · Engine · Jan 2026

“December 2025: Yet ANOTHER horn failure. Pressed the vehicle's horn to alert another driver that they were drifting into my lane on the highway, and it FAILED to produce the loud sound that it is SUPPOSED TO make. It needed to be replaced again for the FOURTH time. Part 96611-J9500 was replaced-AGAIN. This is a continued safety issue that Hyundai has neglected to address and fix. Spontaneous horn failure is a HAZARD. The horn is there to warn others of possible danger.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Dec 2025

“Hyundai has multiple complaints regarding Horn malfunction in the Hyundai Kona. I went to use my horn today to prevent an accident and found my horn does not work. I have checked my fuses and relays and neither are blown leading to the horn to be unable for use”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2025

When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.

Specifications

Factory options offered for the 2022 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.

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How other years compare

2020160 complaints · 2 recalls 2021117 complaints · 1 recalls 2022 (this page)100 complaints · 0 recalls 202365 complaints · 1 recalls 2024too new to judge52 complaints · 4 recalls

Counts are not adjusted for time on the road here - see all Kona years ranked fairly for the age-adjusted comparison.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Hyundai Kona reliable?

NHTSA has 100 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2022 Hyundai Kona. The most complained-about area is engine (33% of complaints).

At what mileage do 2022 Hyundai Kona problems usually appear?

Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 23,421 miles or less.

Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.