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Hyundai Kona Electric engine problems by year

12 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 4 Kona Electric model years. The most reported year is 2019 with 5 reports.

YearEngine reportsShare
2022 Kona Electric210%
2021 Kona Electric415%
2020 Kona Electric14%
2019 Kona Electric59%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.