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2021 Hyundai Kona

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

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
1
on record
MPG
32
combined

Open recalls on record

1 safety recall. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls1
Complaints112
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2021 Hyundai Kona

1 recall
112 complaints
32 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
1
Owner complaints
112
Complaints citing a crash
2

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 We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

1 Recall on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

1 NHTSA campaign affecting this model year.

  • 21V301000high

    Engine issue

    ENGINE

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.

Consumer complaints

112 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

112
Total
2
Crashes
3
Fires
3
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE82
  • OTHER15
  • ELECTRICAL4
  • BRAKES3
  • WHEELS/TIRES3

Notable Issues

112 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 3 reports involve injuries. 2 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)82
miscellaneous issues15
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)4

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Sedan
Drive type
FWD
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5

Fuel economy

27

City

39

Hwy

32

Comb

Annual cost
$1,641
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Adjacent model years

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Common problems

Hyundai Kona problems

747 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation DP22005

    Pedestrian alert sounds

  2. Investigation opened

    NHTSA opened investigation DP22005

    Pedestrian alert sounds

  3. Recall

    Recall 21V301000

    A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.