2023 Hyundai Kona Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
29/100
#6 most-complained of 8 Kona years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2023 Hyundai Kona carries a complaint index of 29 with 65 complaints and ranks 6th among 8 model years. It earns a Caution verdict, capped due to a park-outside recall on the Idle Stop & Go oil pump controller, despite a relatively low complaint index.
- Complaints
- 65
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 30
- 28 city / 33 hwy
Top 2023 Hyundai Kona problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System26 (40%)
- Other18 (28%)
- Engine13 (20%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras13 (20%)
- Transmission & Powertrain10 (15%)
- Fuel System4 (6%)
- Brakes3 (5%)
- Lane Departure2 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (3%)
- Airbags1 (2%)
What owners report
- Radio and infotainment screens go black or freeze, sometimes tied to intermittent Android Auto issues.
- Tire pressure warning lights trigger randomly even when all tires read the same pressure.
- Cruise control unexpectedly decelerates or reaccelerates on its own, creating a hazard in traffic.
- Some owners report the transmission dropping into neutral at highway speed with RPMs spiking before the vehicle stops responding.
- Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking failed to activate in at least one reported near-miss involving a falling mirror.
- Brake pedal reportedly went soft or lost tension shortly after dealer service, triggering the collision warning system.
2023 Hyundai Kona recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V526000Jul 27, 2023Transmission & Powertrain52,109 vehiclesPark Outside
Power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:pump
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
Risk: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.
2023 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.
2023 compared with other Kona years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Hyundai Kona reliable?
- NHTSA lists 65 complaints for the 2023 Kona, giving it a complaint index of 29 and a rank of 6th out of 8 model years, with a Caution verdict.
- Why is the 2023 Kona rated Caution instead of Good?
- Its complaint index of 29 is relatively low, but the verdict is capped to Caution because of a park-outside recall covering the Idle Stop & Go oil pump controller.
- What is the biggest problem area for the 2023 Kona?
- Electrical System complaints make up 40% of reports, most involving infotainment screens and tire pressure warnings, with a median failure mileage of 12,000.
- Does the 2023 Kona have a recall?
- Yes, one recall (23V526000) covers a damaged electrical controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump; it is a park-outside recall, not do-not-drive.
- How does the 2023 Kona compare to other Kona years?
- The 2023 Kona's complaint index of 29 is better than 2019, 2020, and 2021, but worse than 2018, 2022, and 2025, which rank Best or Good.