2022 Hyundai Kona Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 41 engine-related complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Kona, 42% of its 98 total complaints for the year. No related recall is on file. Median mileage at failure was 19,842 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 41
- 42% of 98
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 19,842 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine unexpectedly shuts off at low speed or while stopped, sometimes with the idle stop/start feature involved and no warning light.
- Vehicle stalls suddenly at a stop light or in traffic, then takes multiple attempts and several minutes to restart.
- Adaptive cruise control fails to hold set speed, dropping 10-15 mph before engaging or reacting too slowly to vehicles ahead.
- Check engine light comes on repeatedly shortly after purchase, with dealers unable to permanently resolve it after inspection.
- Sudden engine knocking or shaking while driving on the highway, followed by failure to restart and a dealer diagnosis of engine failure requiring full engine replacement.
When 2022 Hyundai Kona engine complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 30, 2021, latest Sep 21, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Kona
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Kona model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2022 Hyundai Kona have?
- NHTSA lists 41 engine-related complaints for the 2022 Kona, which is 42% of the 98 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2022 Hyundai Kona engine?
- No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for the 2022 Kona engine complaints.
- At what mileage do 2022 Kona engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2022 Kona is 19,842 miles.
- Are engine complaints worse on the 2022 Kona than other years?
- The 2022 Kona's engine complaints make up 42% of its total complaints, lower than the 2019 (73%), 2020 (72%), and 2021 (68%) model years, but higher than 2023-2025.
- Did any 2022 Kona engine complaints involve crashes or fires?
- No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries among the 41 engine complaints for the 2022 Kona.