Question 1

Is the Hyundai KONA reliable?

Accepted Answer

The Hyundai KONA has 1,034 total NHTSA complaints across 8 model years. The most reliable years are 2025 (45 complaints), 2024 (69 complaints), 2023 (97 complaints). Years to avoid: 2019 (240 complaints), 2020 (191 complaints), 2021 (141 complaints).

Question 2

What years of the Hyundai KONA should I avoid?

Accepted Answer

Avoid the 2019, 2020, 2021 Hyundai KONA. The 2019 model has the most complaints (240) with the top issue being ENGINE.

Question 3

What is the best year for the Hyundai KONA?

Accepted Answer

The best years for the Hyundai KONA are 2025 (45 complaints), 2024 (69 complaints), 2023 (97 complaints). These years have the fewest reported issues to NHTSA.

Year	Complaints	Top Issue	Verdict
2025	45	The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Kona. The contact ...	Excellent Reliability
2024	69	I was driving at night and my passenger was trying...	Above Average
2023	97	My 2023 Hyundai Kona SEL FWD currently has approxi...	Above Average
2022	139	The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Kona. The contact ...	Average
2021	141	BOUGHT THE CAR IN AUGUST 2020. IN FEBRUARY 2021 TH...	Below Average
2020	191	IN JUNE I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP BECA...	Below Average
2019	240	A COUPLE HUNDRED MILES AFTER PURCHASING A NEW KONA...	Avoid This Year
2018	112	WAS DRIVING HYUNDAI KONA DOWN THE FREEWAY. I SMEL...	Average

Hyundai KONA — All Years

Hyundai KONA — NHTSA Complaints by Year

Best Years to Buy

Years to Avoid