How common are transmission problems in the 2022 Hyundai Kona?

NHTSA lists 17 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2022 Kona, which is 17% of all 98 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2022 Hyundai Kona transmission?

No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the transmission & powertrain problem area on the 2022 Kona.

At what mileage do 2022 Kona transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 23,421 miles.

What kind of transmission failures do 2022 Kona owners report?

Owners describe hard shifting, the transmission staying stuck in first gear, sudden loss of power on the highway, unwanted rolling on inclines, and in one case overheating with smoke from the transmission case.

Have any 2022 Kona transmission complaints involved crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires among the reported transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2022 Kona.

2022 Hyundai Kona Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 17 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Kona, 17% of its 98 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 23,421 miles. There are no related recalls listed for this issue.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 17; 17% of 98
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 23,421 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Hard, jerky 1-2 shifts during acceleration, reported as a known issue among Kona N-Line owners.
Transmission suddenly stops shifting and locks in first gear while driving, with engine revving but no forward power increase.
Sudden loss of power under acceleration on the highway, with RPMs spiking and the check engine light coming on, sometimes leading to a dealer-diagnosed transmission replacement.
Vehicle rolls backward or forward on an incline several seconds after the driver releases the brake with the transmission in drive.
Erratic acceleration response after the check engine light comes on, described as inconsistent power delivery requiring multiple shop visits.
Transmission overheating with visible smoke and a sudden stop while driving uphill.

When 2022 Hyundai Kona transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 7, 2021, latest Sep 11, 2026.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Oct 2022 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2022 Hyundai Kona

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Kona model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201811 (15%)
201918 (9%)
202020 (13%)
202114 (12%)
202217 (17%)
202310 (15%)
20243 (6%)
20254 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems in the 2022 Hyundai Kona?: NHTSA lists 17 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2022 Kona, which is 17% of all 98 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Hyundai Kona transmission?: No. NHTSA lists no related recalls for the transmission & powertrain problem area on the 2022 Kona.
At what mileage do 2022 Kona transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 23,421 miles.
What kind of transmission failures do 2022 Kona owners report?: Owners describe hard shifting, the transmission staying stuck in first gear, sudden loss of power on the highway, unwanted rolling on inclines, and in one case overheating with smoke from the transmission case.
Have any 2022 Kona transmission complaints involved crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires among the reported transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2022 Kona.