Hyundai Kona engine problems by year
390 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 8 Kona model years. The most reported year is 2019 with 126 reports.
| Year | Engine reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kona | 2 | 7% | — | |
| 2024 Kona | 8 | 18% | — | |
| 2023 Kona | 7 | 11% | — | |
| 2022 Kona | 32 | 34% | — | |
| 2021 Kona | 74 | 65% | 29,850 mi | |
| 2020 Kona | 100 | 65% | 12,000 mi | |
| 2019 Kona | 126 | 68% | 65,910 mi | |
| 2018 Kona | 41 | 55% | — |
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.