2020 Hyundai Kona
Common Problems
Ranked from 65 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
11 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Engine Stall During Deceleration
13complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls when decelerating and then attempting to accelerate.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V301000
- 2
Excessive Engine Oil Consumption
12complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine consumes an excessive amount of oil, leading to potential engine failure.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V301000
- 3
Check Engine Light Illumination Without Warning
10complaintsMedium severityEngineThe check engine light illuminates without any visible warning lights or symptoms.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V301000
- 4
Engine stalling and failure to start
10complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine frequently stalls and fails to start, requiring multiple attempts and repairs.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V301000
- 5
Check Engine Light and Engine Knocking
9complaintsHigh severityEngineThe check engine light illuminates along with engine knocking, indicating potential engine failure.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V301000
- 6
Transmission Slipping and Stuttering
7complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission slips and stutters, especially at low speeds and in stop-and-go traffic.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Engine Failure During Driving
4complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine fails during driving, causing the vehicle to stall and lose power suddenly.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V301000
- 9
Intermittent 'Check Regenerative Brake' Message
4complaintsMedium severityBrakesAn intermittent 'check regenerative brake' message appears, sometimes leading to brake failure.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Engine knocking sound and misfire
3complaintsMedium severityEngineAn abnormal knocking sound occurs from the engine, indicating potential misfires or mechanical issues.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V301000
- 11
Vehicle speed control failure
2complaintsHigh severityOtherThe vehicle accelerates uncontrollably, posing a significant safety risk to the driver and passengers.
Related recall: 20V022000
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.