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2022 Hyundai Kona Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

14/100

#7 most-complained of 8 Kona years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2022 Hyundai Kona has 98 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 14 out of 100 — #7 highest of 8 Kona model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is engine (41 complaints, 42% of the total). Complaints report 3 crashes and 1 injury.

Complaints
98
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
3 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
30
28 city / 33 hwy

Top 2022 Hyundai Kona problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine41 (42%)
  2. Other26 (27%)
  3. Electrical System24 (24%)
  4. Transmission & Powertrain17 (17%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras15 (15%)
  6. Brakes9 (9%)
  7. Airbags2 (2%)
  8. Fuel System2 (2%)
  9. Lane Departure2 (2%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (2%)
2022 Hyundai Kona complaints: complaints filed per month9Sep 2021May 2022Nov 2022Aug 2023Apr 2024Feb 2025Oct 2025May 2026
142 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Dec 2022 (9).

2022 Hyundai Kona recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2022 Hyundai Kona fuel economy and fuel cost

City
28 MPG
Highway
33 MPG
Combined
30 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,150
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2022 compared with other Kona years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020182019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Avoid100158229
2021Caution71116128.5
2022Best1498030
2023Caution2965130
2024Caution5751428

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Hyundai Kona a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2022 Hyundai Kona ranks #7 of 8 among Kona model years (Complaint Index 14/100, verdict: Best). It has 98 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Kona?
The most reported problem areas are engine (41 complaints), electrical system (24 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (17 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 19,842 miles.
Does the 2022 Hyundai Kona have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2022 Hyundai Kona in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Hyundai Kona?
EPA rates the 2022 Hyundai Kona at 30 MPG combined (28 city / 33 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,150. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.