| Powertrain Group | Engine / Drivetrain | City MPG | Hwy MPG | Combined MPG | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
| All-Electric 2WD 100% Electric | All-Electric Dual/Single Motor Automatic (A1) • Front-Wheel Drive | 136.85 | 108.85 | 122.6523 MPGe | 258 mi | $600 / yr |
| Standard | 1.6L 4-Cyl Regular Automatic (AM7) • Front-Wheel Drive | 26–28 | 29–33 | 27–30 MPG | — | $2,050–$2,300 / yr |
Electric Range & Charging: The 2020 Hyundai Kona provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 258 miles on a single battery charge.
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2020 Hyundai Kona.
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2020 Hyundai Kona models.
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Affected Component: ENGINE
Defect Summary: 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-treated, which could result in engine damage.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Affected Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Summary: 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 the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 567, "Certification" and 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install new label stickers displaying the correct GAWR over the affected areas of the certification label, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 187.
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