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2018 Hyundai Kona

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
not rated
Recalls
0
none
MPG
combined

No recalls on record

No NHTSA safety recalls for this model year. Still verify the specific VIN, since campaigns can be issued at any time.

Vehicle Summary

2018 Hyundai Kona

0 recalls
74 complaints

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
0
Owner complaints
74
Complaints citing a crash
9

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

No Open Recalls

This vehicle has no unresolved safety recalls on record. All known issues have been addressed by the manufacturer.

Safety recalls

No NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year.

No recalls on record

NHTSA lists no safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Hyundai Kona. Recalls can be issued at any time — check the specific VIN before purchase.

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Consumer complaints

74 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

74
Total
9
Crashes
10
Fires
12
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE44
  • OTHER14
  • ELECTRICAL3
  • STRUCTURE3
  • WHEELS/TIRES2

Notable Issues

74 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 12 reports involve injuries. 9 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)44
miscellaneous issues14
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)3

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

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Common problems

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747 owner complaints analysed

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power

  2. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22003

    Loss of Motive Power