2020 Hyundai Kona power train problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2020 Hyundai Kona — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am filing a safety complaint against Scott Stark’s South Point Hyundai for selling me a vehicle with an active open safety recall, a blown transmission, an A/C failure, and a dry-rotted tire. Before returning the car for service under a promised 1,000-mile warranty, my sister, who has worked for…”
filed Aug 4, 2026
“The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that during a regular maintenance visit, the contact was informed that there was a leak coming from the front axle transfer case, which was initially unrepaired. The vehicle was subsequently taken to a dealer in Colorado, where the seal was…”
filed Apr 10, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Kona years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kona | 4 | 14% |
| 2024 Kona | 3 | 7% |
| 2023 Kona | 10 | 16% |
| 2022 Kona | 15 | 16% |
| 2021 Kona | 14 | 12% |
| 2019 Kona | 17 | 9% |
| 2018 Kona | 11 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Hyundai Kona
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.