2023 Hyundai Kona recalls

1 safety recall, 66 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

1Recalls
66Complaints
4Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2023 Hyundai Kona recall list

Power Train recall

Park outside23V-526
July 27, 2023 · Hyundai Motor America
Problem
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.
Safety 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 owner complaints

66 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Electrical System26
Unknown or Other19
Forward Collision Avoidance13
Power Train10
Engine8
Vehicle Speed Control7
Fuel/Propulsion System4
Service Brakes3
Lane Departure2
Seat Belts1

Recent complaints

October 3, 2026Unknown or Other

The horn on my 2023 Hyundai Kona has failed for the THIRD time. This is a dangerous situation. The time before this I barely avoided an accident when a pickup truck was accelerating very fast in reverse from a driveway and didn't see me. Luckily no one was in the oncoming traffic lane and I was able to accelerate into that lane and avoid an accident. But I could not warn him, my horn wasn't working. I can't warn anyone that they're about to drive into my space/lane. IT ISN'T SAFE. Hyundai needs to permanently fix the horns. I have to test mine everyday when I start my vehicle. I shouldn't have to do that!! Do you do that?? Do most people have to do that?? DO SOMETHING TO HELP ME!!!

September 15, 2026Engine

The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving 64 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of motive power with reduced acceleration. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the valve and boost solenoid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,144.

September 9, 2026Electrical SystemUnknown or Other

I was in a rotary and there were two lanes and they both exited to a bridge. I was on the outside lane of the rotary and when exiting the rotary the car from the inside cut me off and I was unable to alert the driver because me HORN wasn't working. I blew out 2 tires hitting a curb and needed to be towed.State police arrived on the other side of the bridge. My HORN has been replaced by the dealer 3 times now.

August 11, 2026Electrical SystemForward Collision Avoidance

Dear Hyundai Motor America Consumer Affairs, My name is [XXX], and I am submitting this correspondence as a formal safety and customer-service complaint concerning my 2023 Hyundai Kona SEL, the recurring failure of its horn, and the treatment I received at Capitol Hyundai in San Jose, California. I am requesting that Hyundai Motor America immediately open a corporate case, investigate the dealership’s handling of this matter, preserve all relevant records, and provide me with a written resolution. This complaint involves an unresolved vehicle safety concern. My vehicle’s horn has failed repeatedly. I previously presented the vehicle to Hyundai for this same horn issue in 2024. One of those v

July 30, 2026Engine

I was driving to work on a normal day under normal circumstances when a check engine light won my dashboard. Seconds later my car started showing car is over heating. I immediately swayed from the speed lane to the side of the road almost getting into a crash as other vehicles were at full speeds behind me. I immediately called dealership and made an appointment. My vehicle experienced a premature failure of the cooling coolant valve, a critical component of the engine cooling system. This failure resulted in diagnostic trouble codes, warning messages, and concerns regarding the reliability of the vehicle. A component of this importance should not fail on a vehicle that is only three years o

2023 Hyundai Kona crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2023 Hyundai Kona SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2023 Hyundai Kona SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2023 Hyundai Kona: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard & optional, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 13.6%.

2023 Hyundai Kona recall FAQ

Does the 2023 Hyundai Kona have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2023 Hyundai Kona. The most recent, filed July 27, 2023, concerns the power train.

What are the most common 2023 Hyundai Kona problems?

Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is electrical system (26 reports), followed by unknown or other.

Is the 2023 Hyundai Kona safe?

The 2023 Hyundai Kona earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2023 Hyundai Kona?

Contact any authorized Hyundai dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.