2022 Hyundai Kona power train problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2022 Hyundai Kona — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Sep 11, 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)…”
filed Aug 5, 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 | 6% |
| 2023 Kona | 10 | 15% |
| 2021 Kona | 14 | 12% |
| 2020 Kona | 20 | 13% |
| 2019 Kona | 18 | 9% |
| 2018 Kona | 11 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2022 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.