2018 Hyundai Kona vs 2020 Hyundai Kona
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Hyundai Kona | 2020 Hyundai Kona |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 74 | 158 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 94 | 81 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–30 | 27–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 15,500 mi | 12,448 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Kona | Hyundai Kona |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 41 | 105 |
| Power Train | 11 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 11 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 4 |
| Steering | 1 | 7 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 40 |
| Check engine light | 12 | 18 |
| Oil consumption | 8 | 13 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 11 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
2018 Hyundai Kona
2020 Hyundai Kona
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.