2022 Hyundai Kona Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2022 Hyundai Kona has a complaint index of 14, the lowest among the 8 model years with data, earning it a Best verdict. It has zero recalls and its 98 complaints center on the engine (42%), well below the 2019 and 2020 model years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 14/100
- #7 of 8 Kona years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 98
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 30
- 28 city / 33 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2022 Hyundai Kona problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine41 (42%)
- Other26 (27%)
- Electrical System24 (24%)
- Transmission & Powertrain17 (17%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras15 (15%)
- Brakes9 (9%)
- Airbags2 (2%)
- Fuel System2 (2%)
- Lane Departure2 (2%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Engine shuts off unexpectedly at low speed or while driving, sometimes tied to the idle stop/start feature.
- Check engine light turns on repeatedly shortly after purchase, even after dealer attempts to fix wiring.
- Transmission produces hard, jarring shifts between first and second gear during quick acceleration.
- Transmission occasionally gets stuck in first gear on the highway and stops shifting, forcing the driver to restart the vehicle.
- Headlight switch fails to respond correctly when toggling between automatic and manual modes.
- Airbags fail to deploy during a collision despite automatic braking and collision warning systems activating.
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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Hyundai Kona reliable?
- Among 2022 Kona model years with data, the 2022 has the lowest complaint index at 14 and earns a Best verdict. It shows zero recalls and no reported fires.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2022 Hyundai Kona?
- Engine issues are the top complaint area, making up 42% of the 98 complaints filed, including reports of stalling and check engine lights.
- Does the 2022 Hyundai Kona have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Kona.
- How does the 2022 Kona compare to other Kona years?
- The 2022 Kona ranks 7th worst out of 8 years by complaint index, well below the 2019 (86) and 2020 (100) model years, both rated Avoid.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Hyundai Kona?
- The EPA rates the 2022 Kona at 30 mpg combined (28 city/33 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,150.