2023 Hyundai Kona power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2023 Hyundai Kona — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle hesitated before driving forward. The Engine START/STOP feature was engaged. The contact stated that the ESC warning light was illuminated…”
filed Apr 1, 2026
“My Kona N Line is not functioning well. Especially after driving for a longer period of time. About 60% of the time, upon letting go of my brake, the car jerks. Going from 0 - 5 mph is the worst. The car definitely hesitates many times. Again, it is when I have driven it for over 10 minutes. I took…”
filed Nov 9, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged…Campaign 23V526000 · Jul 27, 2023
Power Train problems in other Kona years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kona | 4 | 14% |
| 2024 Kona | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 Kona | 15 | 16% |
| 2021 Kona | 14 | 12% |
| 2020 Kona | 19 | 12% |
| 2019 Kona | 17 | 9% |
| 2018 Kona | 11 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2023 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.