2020 HYUNDAI KONA Problems & Recalls
Detailed safety information and owner complaints
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Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-tr...
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Kona vehicles. The certification label may indicate incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with t...
While driving under normal conditions, the vehicle’s dual-clutch transmission (DCT) failed to engage properly, causing a sudden and unexpected loss of propulsion. When the accelerator was pressed, the vehicle hesitated and did not respond as commanded, resulting in delayed or no acceleration. This...
the headlights in this model Kona keep burning out after 9 months or so. I have replaced them multiple times in the last 5 years on both left and right sides. I use glove to put in the bulbs and are very careful not to let my hands touch the bulb. I have never had this happen with any other car I...
The timing system was repaired in February 2025. After similar symptoms of vehicle stalling, the check engine light came on Found a software update that needed to be completed to determine if engine needed replaced. Dealership has refused for seven weeks to complete the entire job of the update whi...
The timing system was repaired in February 2025. After similar symptoms of vehicle stalling, the check engine light came on Found a software update that needed to be completed to determine if engine needed replaced. Dealership has refused for seven weeks to complete the entire job of the update whi...
Vehicle suddenly began shutting off upon braking and/or acceleration at any speed, idling very hard, and/or barely starting or dying immediately after starting and making a very loud whining noise while driving on an interstate. A mechanic ran a diagnostic test on it and determined that it was a P13...
The vehicle has ~51K miles. It has been maintained according to the manufacturer's recommended repair schedule. At low speeds (<10 mph) or when coming from a full stop the vehicle hard shifts. When driving up inclines at low speeds (<10 mph), the vehicle shakes and stutters on the verge of shutting ...
The vehicle has ~51K miles. It has been maintained according to the manufacturer's recommended repair schedule. At low speeds (<10 mph) or when coming from a full stop the vehicle hard shifts. When driving up inclines at low speeds (<10 mph), the vehicle shakes and stutters on the verge of shutting ...
The engine shut down when the car stops at a red light or stop sign. There are metal shavings in the oil due to issues with the pistons.
Car keeps stalling no matter what speed you're driving. Took the car to NTB and they said nothing is wrong with it. It continues to happen even in busy highways where someone almost ran into the back of me. Not safe to drive. Concerned as numerous forums suggest this is a problem with 2019-2021 Hyun...
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the turbocharger was faulty a...
Mileage: 65,000
I purchased a used 2020 Hyundai Kona with the Nu 2.0L engine. I drove the vehicle regularly without issue for several years, including two days before the incident. On the day of the incident, I attempted to start the vehicle but it ran irregularly. I shut off the vehicle after a few seconds and re...
Ignition, speed and driving halts. I've had this Kona repaired a couple years ago and it took about 6-8mos to get my vehicle back, the this year 2025 the vehicle again is giving me problems. I thought of applying the lemon law however the week of the 6-8months being in the repair shop, I got the v...
Ignition, speed and driving halts. I've had this Kona repaired a couple years ago and it took about 6-8mos to get my vehicle back, the this year 2025 the vehicle again is giving me problems. I thought of applying the lemon law however the week of the 6-8months being in the repair shop, I got the v...
Ignition, speed and driving halts. I've had this Kona repaired a couple years ago and it took about 6-8mos to get my vehicle back, the this year 2025 the vehicle again is giving me problems. I thought of applying the lemon law however the week of the 6-8months being in the repair shop, I got the v...
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who replaced the turbocharger, but the failure persisted. The contact stated that the vehicle was cons...
Mileage: 127,000
2020 Hyundai Kona wirh 22,000 miles, original owner, great condition(except oil usage). First consumption test used 3/4 qt. in 1,000 miles. Seems convenient that Hyundai says 1 qt & the dealership came up with 3/4 so there is no problem. BULL! No oil light came on to warn of low oil.
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact stated there was a pinging sound inside the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for a multi-point inspection...
Mileage: 22,000
Car has extreme oil consumption and power stalls which are related to a recall in 2021 for bad poston rings which werent properly heat protected. I brought in and they said it was checked for recall but engine was never actually replaced. My warning lights come on for oil when this happens. My engin...
Vehicle showed these warning lights while stalling out at stop signs: FCA, ESC, and DBC. She was able to turn off the car and restart it. We took it to a Hyundai dealership and ran a diagnostic test where they found nothing wrong. They noticed her oil was low, so they topped it off. This was on a Mo...
The air conditioning system has a drain for condensation. If it gets plugged up, from debris, algae, etc., it accumulates and sprays it into the passenger cabin. In my auto it sprays considerable water onto the floor boards of both the driver side and passenger side. I encountered such spraying o...
The engine on my 2020 Hyundai Kona failed suddenly while driving, causing complete loss of power. There were no warning lights until after the failure. The vehicle was towed to a Hyundai dealership. Initially, the dealership stated the failure was related to an open recall from 2021 and warned that...
The engine on my 2020 Hyundai Kona failed suddenly while driving, causing complete loss of power. There were no warning lights until after the failure. The vehicle was towed to a Hyundai dealership. Initially, the dealership stated the failure was related to an open recall from 2021 and warned that...
Back up camera had not worked since purchase. It is now August been dealing with the dealership and Hyundai National with a case number and zero help to rectify this issue. It is not my fault the sales man who sold me this car left two days later. anyone I speak to at the dealership, is not there ag...
I am the original owner of a 2020 Hyundai Kona equipped with the 2.0L Nu MPI engine. This engine has been subject to known manufacturing defects, including excessive oil consumption, timing component wear, and premature failure. Hyundai has acknowledged that my specific engine falls within the range...
While driving on the highway, our vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating without warning, forcing us to pull over immediately. There were no warning lamps, messages, or prior symptoms before the failure occurred. We had to stop on a narrow shoulder with no guardrails, leaving us exposed to fast-movin...
The horn stopped working. I have owned several cars and never had a horn malfunction. This is an important safety feature and is mandated, like airbags. They should work.
I was driving when I heard a rattle below the car. About a mile later, my engine died. Turns out the oil plug fell out causing irreparable damage to my engine. Was fortunate to be able to coast down the bottom side of the bridge I was on to a safe spot off to the side.
Car is losing power. Car is stopping in the middle of the road. Car was towed to my Personal mechanic on June 21,2025 who has ran a diagnostic on vehicle & vehicle is throwing out an Engine Failure Code. Check Engine light is blinking ; car is making odd "knocking type" noises. First appeared June...
Recall 203 was done on vehicle immediately upon purchase in 2021. Recall 974 was done and CNDS software installed in 2022. Engine stalled and check engine light came on at the end of February. Took car in March 11th to the dealership was told that the engine would need to be replaced due to code P13...
While driving the car it stalled and all dash lights came in. After about 20 mins it started back up and I proceeded down the road. After a few minutes the engine light came on blinking. I got the car to a local mechanic who placed it in the diagnostic machine. It came back code engine-pistons. ...
My vehicle has a very rough idle-vibrating at idle or stopped and not shifting properly-gear slipping. There is sluggish acceleration or jerking and the problem worsens while at a stop light/stop sign or at times when making a turn. The RPM goes between 200-300 when I accelerate to go from a stop a...
My vehicle has a very rough idle-vibrating at idle or stopped and not shifting properly-gear slipping. There is sluggish acceleration or jerking and the problem worsens while at a stop light/stop sign or at times when making a turn. The RPM goes between 200-300 when I accelerate to go from a stop a...
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving approximately 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The driver was unable to restart the vehicle and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The contact state...
Mileage: 106,000
Vehicle has problems shifting between 1st and 2nd gear. Stutters and has issues accelerating. Has almost caused me to be hit while turning left against traffic. Was serviced at Hyundai dealership today and they cannot replicate the issue or find anything wrong and reprogrammed the clutch touch point...
Vehicle has problems shifting between 1st and 2nd gear. Stutters and has issues accelerating. Has almost caused me to be hit while turning left against traffic. Was serviced at Hyundai dealership today and they cannot replicate the issue or find anything wrong and reprogrammed the clutch touch point...
Vehicle has problems shifting between 1st and 2nd gear. Stutters and has issues accelerating. Has almost caused me to be hit while turning left against traffic. Was serviced at Hyundai dealership today and they cannot replicate the issue or find anything wrong and reprogrammed the clutch touch point...
Check engine light came on and car lost power while driving.
When stopped at a light, I hit the gas and the car just sputtered. The car jolted and did not move, finally, hit the gas again it was able to move. It has happen before. My roommate's Dad told me I need to keep track of problem and file a report. I was told the injectors needed to be cleaned. I put ...
When stopped at a light, I hit the gas and the car just sputtered. The car jolted and did not move, finally, hit the gas again it was able to move. It has happen before. My roommate's Dad told me I need to keep track of problem and file a report. I was told the injectors needed to be cleaned. I put ...
When stopped at a light, I hit the gas and the car just sputtered. The car jolted and did not move, finally, hit the gas again it was able to move. It has happen before. My roommate's Dad told me I need to keep track of problem and file a report. I was told the injectors needed to be cleaned. I put ...
The vehicle shut down while I was driving approximately 40 mph on a major throughway out of town. I was unfamiliar with the area and had to quickly pull over into a resident's driveway. I immediately shut the vehicle down and tried to restart it. It would not turn over, so I waited a few minutes and...
The issue is when I'm decelerating to around 5 mph and go to accelerate again, there is a horrible grinding sound from the transmission and I can no longer accelerate. I then have to stop and re accelerate. This is dangerous if there is a car coming and I pull out and have to stop all of a sudden...
The Hyundai Kona was struck head-on by another vehicle. There was one driver and one minor passenger in the right rear seat in the Hyundai Kona. The driver had minor injuries while, unfortunately, the accident was fatal to the passenger. The impact of the collision caused the right rear seat to snap...
Loss of power to speed unable to acceleration had to pull over
Loss of power to speed unable to acceleration had to pull over
Loss of power to speed unable to acceleration had to pull over
Muffler pipe fell off while car was sitting in my driveway
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact drove to her destination and while shifting the vehicle into park (P), the vehicle was shaking violently. The contact drove the vehicle to an independe...
Mileage: 104,000
Letter below was sent to Hyundai corporate 7 Feb 22. They replied I should work with my Dealership to resolve the issue. Dealership cannot duplicate the fault. Vehicle has 7 speed DCT and currently has about 40k miles. "SUBJECT: 2020 Hyundai Kona DCT disengages and/or makes loud banging noise ...
In May 2023 after washing and vacuuming my car, it would not start. The battery appeared dead. I waited and tried periodically, and after about three tries, It started. This happened a couple more times, but always restarted and appeared to recharge. I did not drive the car from June - October, an...
In May 2023 after washing and vacuuming my car, it would not start. The battery appeared dead. I waited and tried periodically, and after about three tries, It started. This happened a couple more times, but always restarted and appeared to recharge. I did not drive the car from June - October, an...
Vehicle hesitates and does not accelerate from a complete stop, then jerks and changes into 2nd gear. Same hesitation and lack of power to accelerate occurs at 3rd gear. Causes a near accident when the car would not accelerate as I pulled into normal traffic
Transmission stutters and slips between 1-2k rpms, especially at low speeds and in stop and go traffic. I took my vehicle to the dealer. At less than 20,000 miles they said transmission wear is at 85%. Unacceptable performance and concerning that this will continue to degrade.
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the message "Service Oil Change" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who discovered metal shavings in the engine oil. The vehicle was later taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that t...
Mileage: 72,000
Loud beep then a warning that collision warning had been disabled and the side mirrorsno longer indicated someone was beside me. . First time it's done this and I was on the way to the dealer for service. I mentioned to him and he said it was probably the light rain we had and it had blocked the cam...
Loud beep then a warning that collision warning had been disabled and the side mirrorsno longer indicated someone was beside me. . First time it's done this and I was on the way to the dealer for service. I mentioned to him and he said it was probably the light rain we had and it had blocked the cam...
UNKNOWN I was backing out of a parking space using the back up camera when I bumped a vehicle behind me. Also, when driving on the highway, the cruise control doesn't always respond properly I just want to know if my car has the latest safety updates available for insurance purposes
UNKNOWN I was backing out of a parking space using the back up camera when I bumped a vehicle behind me. Also, when driving on the highway, the cruise control doesn't always respond properly I just want to know if my car has the latest safety updates available for insurance purposes
UNKNOWN I was backing out of a parking space using the back up camera when I bumped a vehicle behind me. Also, when driving on the highway, the cruise control doesn't always respond properly I just want to know if my car has the latest safety updates available for insurance purposes
In December 2022 at 10,000 miles my engine would make knocking noises when idle and hesitate to excelerate before jumping, i took it to dealer and there was no oil on the dipstick. None of the warning lights ever Came on. They started an oil consumption test, did a chamber cleaning on the engine a...
Came off the frwy and stopped and once I got back and accelerated the car began to make metal grinding sound from the engine drove immediately to the dealership that was less then quarter of a mile away. I left it over night and was told the next day it was not safe to drive at all and there was no...
I was hearing a weird sound when turning the steering wheel and it reminded me of the same noise that happened before in March 2020 when the column and housing (part number 56390-39000)as well as bolt-safety lock (part number 81919-31000) were replaced at Boulder Hyundai (now called Foundation). Thi...
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that on several occasion while driving at various speeds or coming to a stop, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. The vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer to ...
Mileage: 61,000
TRYING TO PULL OFF THE FREE WAY TO THE RIGHT AND IT DECIDED TO GO LEFT IN FRONT OF A TRUCK. IT LIKES TO TAKE CONTROL. SCARY. I HAVE NOT HAD THE CAR EVEN 2 MONTHS.
I was driving on the highway and there was no one around me and the forward collision warning went off. The car then braked on my behalf going 70 mph on the highway. THis has happened twice so far.
I have a 2020 Kona SE AWD and have a problem with a Check Forward Collision Sensor error that happens infrequently. When it happens, you get a ding then on the dash in a large graphic "check forward collision sensor" then BANG the brakes are applied for a split second and the car violently drops int...
I have a 2020 Kona SE AWD and have a problem with a Check Forward Collision Sensor error that happens infrequently. When it happens, you get a ding then on the dash in a large graphic "check forward collision sensor" then BANG the brakes are applied for a split second and the car violently drops int...
For the last 2 weeks I’ve been hearing weird engine noises. Like metal pieces being grinded. The car has issues accelerating. Will not change gears properly causing the car to redline on the tachometer. Just today I hear noises a lot more frequently and as I’m driving and coming to a slow turn t...
For the last 2 weeks I’ve been hearing weird engine noises. Like metal pieces being grinded. The car has issues accelerating. Will not change gears properly causing the car to redline on the tachometer. Just today I hear noises a lot more frequently and as I’m driving and coming to a slow turn t...
For the last 2 weeks I’ve been hearing weird engine noises. Like metal pieces being grinded. The car has issues accelerating. Will not change gears properly causing the car to redline on the tachometer. Just today I hear noises a lot more frequently and as I’m driving and coming to a slow turn t...
My car has been burning oil and knocking and I repeatedly took it back to the dealer with concern that these symptoms are similar to a recent recall on Hyundai Kona engine due to engine failure. Recently I had an inspection (which passed) and as I was driving away from the dealer the engine light c...
After two years of driving, car seemed to start having engine noises. Felt like loss of acceleration? The vehicle stalled twice after noticing this when in a slower speed. No engine warning light or oil malfunction light ever came on. Our local mechanic said the car was close to being out of oil. Ne...
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, she heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact than noticed that the checking engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and the oi...
Mileage: 18,000
After driving the car for several hours, I arrived at my destination and as I was parking the vehicle, it would not move when put in reverse. I received a message on the dashboard that said, “transmission problem detected.” I had the car towed the nearest Hyundai dealer. They diagnosed the iss...
After driving the car for several hours, I arrived at my destination and as I was parking the vehicle, it would not move when put in reverse. I received a message on the dashboard that said, “transmission problem detected.” I had the car towed the nearest Hyundai dealer. They diagnosed the iss...
My driver's side door would not unlock, either electrically, or mechanically today. I was in the car and could not exit. I'm 70 years old and a big guy. crawling over the console in a Kona to get out of the passenger side was a struggle. Took it to the dealer who said, yea, this is common. Question ...
My vehicle has a damaged cylinder bore due to the safety recall about the Hyundai 2020 Kona Piston problem. My engine light keeps going on and off… My issue is that Hyundai has caused the defect and my vehicle is on verge of breakdown, the problem I have is that they can only fit my car in for ser...
This vehicle was under recall by Hyundai ( campaign 203 ) For defective piston oil ring. Since day one of owning the vehicle I would notice oil level low by at least a 1/2 quart ( I would top off). After Several trips to the dealer they installed software to detect vibration and it passed . So they...
2020 HYUNDAI KONA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 21V-301. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE FAILED AS DESCRIBED IN SAFETY RECALL 21V-301. THE DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL AND REPAIR THE VEHICLE.
2020 HYUNDAI KONA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO OIL CONSUMPTION SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE WOULD MAKE A TAPPING SOUND. A MALFUCNTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONSUMER TO DRIVE ...
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while driving the vehicle stalled. The gear shifter was stuck in reverse and drive. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who informed the contact the vehicle was working as designed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle...
Mileage: 13,000
Since the October 2020 recall requirements, I have been told not to park in my garage (thereby exposing my car exterior paint and plastic to the elements) and I have not been able to use my battery at 100% (forced to change limit to 80%). I would not have bought this car if I was going to be limited...
Leased 5/24/2020. Poor mileage . Told had to break in. On 3/24, 3/29 and 3/30, 2020, car stalled out in traffic. Called for service and given date 3 weeks later. Called Another dealer and got appt. for next day.Spoke to Hyundai Ca. (Sonia) and got case number(1811 5897). On 4/2/2020Blue Link advised...
...three times in one week (twice with me, and once with my wife), while driving in traffic the engine shut down completely, and we had to coast off the road to restart the engine...could easily have been deadly...I have tried to contact my dealer, but continually on hold...have left message for cal...
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while starting the vehicle he heard an abnormal sound. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he needed to add a 1½ quart of oil to the engine. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where an unknow...
Mileage: 5,000
Felt shudder and felt like transmission not catching, later a “ping” sound, then sounded like something dropped or hit (though didn’t see anything in front of me when driving) and then didn’t look behind as on interstate. Then the oil and engine lights and one other came on and the car lost ...
2020 HYUNDAI KONA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER DUE TO A NOTICEABLE LEAK AND TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIR COMPLETED. THE DEALER DID NOT PERFORM THE RECALL STATING THE VEHICLE PASSED THE TEST THEREFORE, DID NOT NEED TO BE REPAIRE...
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, knocking noises were heard and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer perfor...
Mileage: 12,448
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that the vehicle had been consuming oil every 500 miles. The contact stated he received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer inspected the vehicle and ...
Mileage: 500
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact’s granddaughter stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle began to violently shake. The contact’s granddaughter pulled over but was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was t...
Mileage: 18,000
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine was faulty was replaced. The contact was informed that the repairs would be performed several months later. The...
Mileage: 11,000
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000(ENGINE). The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, an abnormal knocking sound began to emit from the engine as the vehicle began to hesitate and the check engine light illuminated on...
Mileage: 6,000
Engine light and engine shaking/sputtering on 8/27/2021 and car stalled out while on interstate at 55 mph. Car taken to Alexandria Hyundai on 8/30. Test confirmed that car failed engine piston test and was told that engine would be replaced. Call to Hyundai Corporation (case #18719921) on 10/7/2021...
I was getting onto the highway the other night and all of a sudden my whole instrument panel went completely black, speed,rpm, fuel level, and water temperature were not registering on the panel. I tested my turn signals and noticed those weren’t working as well. I also lost my lane keep assist in...
I was getting onto the highway the other night and all of a sudden my whole instrument panel went completely black, speed,rpm, fuel level, and water temperature were not registering on the panel. I tested my turn signals and noticed those weren’t working as well. I also lost my lane keep assist in...
I was getting onto the highway the other night and all of a sudden my whole instrument panel went completely black, speed,rpm, fuel level, and water temperature were not registering on the panel. I tested my turn signals and noticed those weren’t working as well. I also lost my lane keep assist in...
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the dealer informed the contact that they were overbooked and could only schedule the recall repair in late October. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, s...
Mileage: 12,000
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there were clicking noises heard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. The dealer performed an oi...
Mileage: 9,000
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was making an abnormal sound and the...
Mileage: 17,000
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was ma...
2020 HYUNDAI KONA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 21V-301.
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated th...
My vehicle completely died while driving. It was as if I was pressing the gas pedal and I had run out of gas but I had a full tank. Electronics were fine however the engine was extremely hot beyond normal operating temperature with the engine and oil light flashing on and off. The sad part is I just...
Defect engine failure stall or fire. Dealership will not reveiw vehicle without charge because no remedy has been destributed. This recall follows the same pattern asn the Hyndai theta lawsuit?
engine recal stall or fire
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The deale...
I was told not to drive this vehicle due to risk of crash and or fire. I have contacted Hyundai for 5 weeks and have gotten nowhere. I need this vehicle to drive to Florida from New Mexico on August 18,2021. I have made 37 calls to Hyundai with zero results. I have no other vehicle to drive. Please ...
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer wa...
Recall 20321V301000HYUNDAI IS INITIATING A NEW RECALL CAMPAIGN 203, A SAFETY RECALL TO ADDRESS A CONDITION INVOLVING ENGINE FAILURES RESULTING IN A VEHICLE STALL & OR FIRE IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2019-2020 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, 2019-2021 HYUNDAI KONA, AND 2019-2021 HYUNDAI VELOSTER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2...
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dea...
Hello, I was instructed to reach out regarding a recall in my vehicle that is not being taken care of. I lease a 2020 Hyundai Kona. About 5 months ago my vehicle started making an odd noise from the engine. It then started stalling, completely turning off while I was driving Hello, I was instructed...
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while stationary, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was slow to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall was not y...
Mileage: 8,000
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, she heard an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number...
Mileage: 18,000
2020 Hyundai KONA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BATTERY DEFECT. THE CONSUMER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO COMPLETE THE RECALL REPAIR,
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the part for the recall repair was not yet...
June 25th I noticed a knocking sound on my vehicle. On June 28th I was driving and noticed the knocking sound and was unable to accelerate. I had to exit immediately. The engine shut off and I was unable to restart my car. I waited a few minutes and checked the oil. The engine was smoking and the oi...
My Car Has Had Problems With The Starter It Would Not Start At Times My Car Has Been Checked By Priority Acura On They My Starter Needed To Be Replaced At At Times My Car Has Trouble Picking Up Speed Consumer stated vehicle was diagnosed in June 8th, 2021. Today different issues occurring all wind...
My Car Has Had Problems With The Starter It Would Not Start At Times My Car Has Been Checked By Priority Acura On They My Starter Needed To Be Replaced At At Times My Car Has Trouble Picking Up Speed Consumer stated vehicle was diagnosed in June 8th, 2021. Today different issues occurring all wind...
After taking my vehicle for an oil change, I had to fill the engine with 1 1/2 quarts of oil less than a month after. I took a trip that was less than 1000 miles and had to add 2 1/2 quarts of oil. I took my vehicle into the dealership and explained the issue which turned out that there was a recall...
The malfunction light came on. Called Hyundai Service center the next day. Told they could not get me in for 2 weeks. Called service dept again the next day bc the vehicle was stalling. Service looked at car quickly the next day. I was told engine needed oil, he put some in and let me go. Right aft...
I found the shark fin cover of antenna located on rear roof area was no longer there exposing the antenna and base to the elements. There appeared to be no damage surounding the area to show how cover might have come off. I have not taken the vehicle through any automated car washes and have not b...
Hyundai is not being proactive in addressing this recall. My car has less than 10,500 miles and is already losing oil. I am afraid to drive this vehicle! PLEASE HELP!
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact called the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that ...
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled on three separate occasions. The vehicle was...
Mileage: 20,500
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond as designed. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into gear properly. The failure recurred several times. The vehi...
Mileage: 22,000
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the vehicle was slow to start. T...
Mileage: 28,000
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact continued to drive to the residence. The warning light remained illuminated, and the vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. the contact was informed ...
Mileage: 12,000
Car is 1 years old, just over 4600 miles on it. . Over the past month, vehicle stalled 4 times, twice while slowing to a stop during traffic on the freeway, on different days. Thankfully the car started back up again, as I was In the middle lanes both times. Then stalled again once more after each...
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufactu...
There has been no determination when the recall will be implemented. My car is already down over a quart of oil. There are less than 11,000 miles on the vehicle. I am afraid to drive the car!
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle started to lag while depressing the accelerator pedal wit...
Mileage: 10,800
Accident due to recall
Accident due to recall
Accident due to recall
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while driving at 20 MPH, the AEB system inadvertently engaged causing the vehicle to decelerate and accelerate on its own. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The ...
Mileage: 16,000
My engine is consuming more engine oil than it should be. It is consuming 1.5 quarts every 1,000 miles due to a manufacturers defect. I have attempted to reach out to the dealership service department for a resolution in which they have been unable to provide. I purchased this vehicle 05/25/2020 w...
A recall has been issued some time back and said it was possible for engine to catch fire. Still to this date no resolution and they’re dragging their feet. People need their vehicles and we still paying for these vehicles that are basically useless. I can’t take my new vehicle on business trips...
Our car stalled out multiple times within a 5 min increment. We took it to the shop and it has been there for over 30 days. We have no case manager from Hyundai and no estimated time for a fix. We're getting charged out of pocket for a rental that is going on for 30+ days and Hyundai will not: 1. Ca...
On 30 May 21, I was getting ready to pull into my driveway, stopped the vehicle to let a passenger out of car, when suddenly the vehicle accelerated at a high speed crashing into my house. I nor the braking assist could stop the vehicle, resulting in the collision with house. I and my passengers s...
On 30 May 21, I was getting ready to pull into my driveway, stopped the vehicle to let a passenger out of car, when suddenly the vehicle accelerated at a high speed crashing into my house. I nor the braking assist could stop the vehicle, resulting in the collision with house. I and my passengers s...
Dears, I have been contacting both the dealership and the manufacturer to assist with the recall, no help whatsoever. I had this issue before the recall and the car still has a similar issue, I cannot drive it and in the same time I don't have another car. and I cannot risk my life or my daughter's ...
CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN IN NUMEROUS TIMES FOR EMMISIIONS RELATED ISSUES TO VENT PIPE AND CHARCOAL CANISTER. STILL GETTING SAME CHECK ENGINE CODES. FRUSTRATING SINCE INSPECTION IS DUE. I CONTACTED HYUNDAI CORPORATE.
Mileage: 10,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 HYUNDAI KONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CONSUMED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ENGINE OIL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT OCCASIONALLY THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, WITH AN ABNORMAL GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THERE WAS NO WARNING L...
Mileage: 9,500
IN THE LAST 3 WEEKS THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING A RAPPING NOISE, FROM THE TIME I START IT AND DRIVE TILL ITS PARKED AND SHUT OFF. THE RAPPING IS GETTING PROGRESSIVELY LOUDER. I HAD THE OIL CHANGED AT THE DEALERSHIP IN JANUARY AND IS NOT DUE FOR ANOTHER YET. I BOUGHT THE KONA IN AUGUST OF 2020 AND IT H...
Mileage: 3,478
ON 2/22/21 MY VEHICLE SHUT DOWN DUE TO NEEDING MY OIL PUMP REPLACED. ABOUT A MONTH LATER MY KONA STARTED MAKING NOISES. IT SOUNDED LIKE A DIESEL TRUCK. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND NOW THEY HAVE TOLD ME MY ENGINE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. DUE TO THE ENGINES BEING ON BACKORDER I WILL NOT GETTING MY VE...
GOT A NOTICE ABOUT ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM TO TAKE CAR TO DEALERSHIP. PREVIOUS WE WERE HAVING POOR GAS MILEAGE. WAS TOLD BY DEALERSHIP IT HAD TO BREAK IN. WE PURCHASED IT AT THE END OF MAY. FIRST NOTICE CAME IN EARLY MARCH AND CALLED DEALER FOR APPT. WAS TOLD TO WAIT AS MILEAGE WAS NOT YET 6,000 MILES...
Mileage: 5,000
FRONT-COLLISION WARNING LIGHT KICKS ON WHILE GOING 45-50MPH. NO OBSTRUCTIONS. BRAKES ENGAGE, STUCK IN 4TH GEAR. MUST PULL OVER AND RESTART CAR TO RESET. OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY, BUT HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST WEEKLY FOR THE LAST 6 WEEKS. IN AND OUT OF DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. BRAND NEW VEHICLE.
Mileage: 7,200
WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, A MESSAGE "COLLISION DETECTION SYSTEM FAILURE" FLASHED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, AND THE BRAKES SLAMMED ON FULL, FOLLOWED BY THE TRANSMISSION STUCK IN 4TH GEAR. I HAD TO LEAVE THE HIGHWAY, AND POWER OFF THE ENGINE - EFFECTIVELY REBOOTING THE CAR. I CONTINUED ON TO WORK BUT I SHU...
Mileage: 29,000
WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY, A MESSAGE "COLLISION DETECTION SYSTEM FAILURE" FLASHED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, AND THE BRAKES SLAMMED ON FULL, FOLLOWED BY THE TRANSMISSION STUCK IN 4TH GEAR. I HAD TO LEAVE THE HIGHWAY, AND POWER OFF THE ENGINE - EFFECTIVELY REBOOTING THE CAR. I CONTINUED ON TO WORK BUT I SHU...
Mileage: 29,000
MY 6 MONTH OLD, HYUNDAI 2020 KONA THAT I BOUGHT IN JULY OF 2020 WITH ONLY 7000 MILES ON IT HAD ITS ENGINE FAIL AS I WAS DRIVING MULTIPLE TIMES BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO A MECHANIC. NO INDICATION LIGHTS CAME ON TELLING ME THAT THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE CAR BEFORE THE ENGINE FAILED. THE ...
Mileage: 7,000
MY 6 MONTH OLD, HYUNDAI 2020 KONA THAT I BOUGHT IN JULY OF 2020 WITH ONLY 7000 MILES ON IT HAD ITS ENGINE FAIL AS I WAS DRIVING MULTIPLE TIMES BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO GET IT TO A MECHANIC. NO INDICATION LIGHTS CAME ON TELLING ME THAT THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE CAR BEFORE THE ENGINE FAILED. THE ...
Mileage: 7,000
TL* THE CONTACT'S CLIENT OWNS A 2020 HYUNDAI KONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLIENT WAS GONG THROUGH AN INTERSECTION AND ANOTHER DRIVER RAN A RED LIGHT AND BROADSIDED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. BOTH THE CLIENT AND HER PASSENGER WERE INJURED AND HAD TO BE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. THE DRIVER HAD NEC...
WHILE BRAKING FORWARD OR BACKING UP THEIR IS A CONTINUOUS SCRAPED NOISE AND IT DOESN'T MATTER IF IT RAIN ,DRY ,HOT OR COLD WEATHER.IT MY NOISE WHILE BRAKING ALL THE TIME. IT STARTED AT 1,000 MILES AND NOW IT HAS 8,000 MILES.BROUGHT IT IN FEBRUARY 2020.TEST DRIVE ONE 6,000 AND NOISE WAS WORST.THEY SA...
Mileage: 1,000
WHILE BRAKING FORWARD OR BACKING UP THEIR IS A CONTINUOUS SCRAPED NOISE AND IT DOESN'T MATTER IF IT RAIN ,DRY ,HOT OR COLD WEATHER.IT MY NOISE WHILE BRAKING ALL THE TIME. IT STARTED AT 1,000 MILES AND NOW IT HAS 8,000 MILES.BROUGHT IT IN FEBRUARY 2020.TEST DRIVE ONE 6,000 AND NOISE WAS WORST.THEY SA...
Mileage: 1,000
DEALERSHIP HAS HAD MY 2020 KONA SINCE NOVEMBER 12, 2020..SECOND TIME IN FOR SERVICE ON VEHICLE SAME ISSUE, FIRST TIME I WAS TOLD LOUD TICKING NOISE COMING FROM MOTOR WAS NORMAL. BROUGHT BACK AGAIN SECOND TIME AS NOISE WAS GETTING LOUDER, EVEN SENT THEM NOISE VIDEOS OF SOUND, THEY COULD NOT LOCATE AN...
2020 HYUNDAI KONA. CONSUMER WAS IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT WHERE THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED I AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE PASSENGER WAS SEVERELY INJURED. *JS*DT*JB
BOUGHT NEW CAR JULY 2020, WAS GOOD FOR A LITTLE WHILE THEN STARTED TO HAVE LOUD TICKING NOISE UNDER HOOD. BROUGHT CAR IN FOR SERVICE AT 3100 (APPROX) MILES HAD A FEW ISSUES AT THIS SERVICE, MAIN WAS NOISE. WAS TOLD MECHANIC LOOKED UNDER HEARD NOISE (AS DID FRONT DESK REP) AND MECHANIC SAID IT WAS NO...
Mileage: 35
BOUGHT NEW CAR JULY 2020, WAS GOOD FOR A LITTLE WHILE THEN STARTED TO HAVE LOUD TICKING NOISE UNDER HOOD. BROUGHT CAR IN FOR SERVICE AT 3100 (APPROX) MILES HAD A FEW ISSUES AT THIS SERVICE, MAIN WAS NOISE. WAS TOLD MECHANIC LOOKED UNDER HEARD NOISE (AS DID FRONT DESK REP) AND MECHANIC SAID IT WAS NO...
Mileage: 35
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 HYUNDAI KONA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT FLASHED ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT LOOKED IN THE OWNERS MANUAL AND BECAME AWARE OF A FAILURE OF THE ELECTRIC STEERING SYSTEM. THE MANUAL INSTRUCTED THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE D...
Mileage: 2,400
IN JUNE I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE OF A LOUD TICKING NOISE. I THEN THOUGHT IT WAS THE OIL LEVEL WAS LOW... WHEN THEY CHECKED TO SEE IT I NEEDED AN OIL CHANGE THEY STATED I NEED TO HAVE AT LEAST 7500 MILES ON THE VEHICLE BEFORE I CAN GET AN OIL CHANGE. THEY STATED THAT MY OIL LEVEL...
Mileage: 11,008
VEHICLE WANDERS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT WITHOUT DRIVER INPUT; REQUIRING CONSTANT CORRECTION WHILE TRAVELING ON A STRAIGHT 4 LANE HIGHWAY. CONDITION WAS PRESENTED TO DEALER. FOLLOWING A TEST DRIVE BY DEALER SERVICE MANAGER WITH MY DEMONSTRATION OF WANDER, SERVICE MANAGER TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE WITH ME AS...
Mileage: 100
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 HYUNDAI KONA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, MOISTURE ON THE INSIDE OF THE PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S WINDOWS OBSTRUCTED HIS VISION AND CAUSED HIM TO LOSE VISION IN BOTH SIDE MIRRORS. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO ROLL BOTH WI...
Mileage: 160
NEXEN NPRIZ AH8 215/55R17 94V NEW CAR AND TIRES LESS THAN 800 MILES. DRIVING ON HIGHWAY ABOUT 65 MPH , SUDDEN EXTREME DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING CAR WITHOUTY WARNING, PULLED OVER. LEFT FRONT FLAT NOTED. TOWED TO DEALER. NO SCREW OR OTHER ITEMS FOUND IN TIRE, NO RIM DAMAGE DETECTED PER DEALER. NO DAMAGE...
Mileage: 790
WHEN I DRIVE THE CAR ON THE STREET AND FREEWAY I HAVE TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL IN PLACE SO I DON'T GO INTO THE NEXT LANE. THE CAR FEELS LIKE IT HYDROPLANES AND SHIFTS ON THE FREEWAY. WHEN TURNING THE CAR SHIFTS AS WELL. THE CAR BOUNCES WHEN DRIVING AND ON THE FREEWAY WHEN I GO OVER A BUMP I HAVE T...
Mileage: 44
WHEN I DRIVE THE CAR ON THE STREET AND FREEWAY I HAVE TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL IN PLACE SO I DON'T GO INTO THE NEXT LANE. THE CAR FEELS LIKE IT HYDROPLANES AND SHIFTS ON THE FREEWAY. WHEN TURNING THE CAR SHIFTS AS WELL. THE CAR BOUNCES WHEN DRIVING AND ON THE FREEWAY WHEN I GO OVER A BUMP I HAVE T...
Mileage: 44
WHEN I DRIVE THE CAR ON THE STREET AND FREEWAY I HAVE TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL IN PLACE SO I DON'T GO INTO THE NEXT LANE. THE CAR FEELS LIKE IT HYDROPLANES AND SHIFTS ON THE FREEWAY. WHEN TURNING THE CAR SHIFTS AS WELL. THE CAR BOUNCES WHEN DRIVING AND ON THE FREEWAY WHEN I GO OVER A BUMP I HAVE T...
Mileage: 44
WHILE DRIVING OVER 40MPH, VEHICLE WANDERS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT WITHOUT DRIVER INPUT. THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING REQUIRES CONSTANT DRIVER INPUT TO CORRECT DIRECTION OF TRAVEL AND IS MOST EVIDENT ON STRAIGHT 4 LANE HIGHWAY, CONDITION WAS SHARED WITH HENDERSON (NEVADA)) HYUNDAI SUPERSTORE ON 20 MIL...
Mileage: 519
ON TUESDAY, MARCH 2020, I PULLED INTO A PARKING SPACE AT A LOCAL CVS STORE SHORTLY AFTER 5 PM, ABOUT TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND SHIFT INTO PARK, WHEN MY 2020 HYUNDAI KONA SUDDENLY AND INEXPLICABLY ACCELERATED, JUMPED THE POLICEMAN, THEN THE CURB AND RAMMED INTO THE WALL OF CVS STORE. MY AIRBAG W...
Mileage: 1,450