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2023 Hyundai Kona: common problems and reliability
An average Kona year.
74 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2023 Kona?The 2023 Hyundai Kona has 74 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and forward collision avoidance. 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 2023 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2023 Hyundai Kona vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Kona years only. How we score it
Is 2023 a good year for the Kona?
Across the 9 Kona model years we track, complaint volume runs from 74 (2023) to 343 (2020). With 74 complaints, the 2023 Kona sits about the same as 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 2023 Kona
power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:pump
Campaign 23V526000Hyundai 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.
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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