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2022 Hyundai Kona: common problems and reliability
An average Kona year.
126 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2022 Kona?The 2022 Hyundai Kona has 126 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine. Owners most often flag chronic engine problems (stalling: rough idle, failure to start, excessive oil consumption) in first-generation gasoline models (approx. 2018-2023).
Safety record for the 2022 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Hyundai Kona vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Kona years only. How we score it
Is 2022 a good year for the Kona?
Across the 9 Kona model years we track, complaint volume runs from 74 (2023) to 343 (2020). With 126 complaints, the 2022 Kona sits above the model's median of 75.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2022 Kona
power train:automatic transmission
Campaign 22V746000Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump:control/drive module
Campaign 24V528000Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Genesis G70, 2022-2023 Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by powertrain and generation, with no clear consensus.
- Very frequentChronic engine problems (stalling
Rough idle, failure to start, excessive oil consumption) in first-generation gasoline models (approx. 2018-2023).
Owner insights cover all generations of the Kona. See the full Kona owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Kona listings typically run $16,632–$22,625.
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