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The 2023 Hyundai Kona is associated with 67 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Electrical System, accounting for 11 reports (16% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 6 certified vehicle configurations spanning all-electric, 2l 4-cyl, and 1.6l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 23 to 32 MPG combined. All-electric variants deliver up to 123 MPGe with an estimated range of 258 miles.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 67 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Electrical System (11 / 16%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 4 crash / 0 fire / 2 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 23–32 MPG across 6 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2023 Hyundai Kona?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Kona Electric 100% Electric Electric Motor Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 137 MPGe 109 MPGe 123 MPGe 258 mi $600 / yr
Kona FWD 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S1) 30 MPG 35 MPG 32 MPG — $1,900 / yr
Kona FWD 1.6L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 29 MPG 35 MPG 32 MPG — $1,900 / yr
Kona AWD 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S1) 28 MPG 33 MPG 30 MPG — $2,050 / yr
Kona AWD 1.6L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S7) 27 MPG 32 MPG 29 MPG — $2,100 / yr
Kona N 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AM-S8) 20 MPG 27 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2023 Hyundai Kona provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 258 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2023 Hyundai Kona?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV FWD 14.099999999999998%
Electric SUV FWD —
SUV AWD 13.600000000000001%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard & Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2023 Hyundai Kona models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2023 Hyundai Kona?

Summary of 67 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
67
Crash Reports
4
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
2
Total Injuries
3

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Electrical System 11 complaints
Powertrain 5 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 4 complaints
Engine 4 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance 3 complaints (1 crash)

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2023 Hyundai Kona problems & component breakdown (33 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2023 Hyundai Kona?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #23V526000 Active Recall
Affected Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
NHTSA Campaign #24V528000 Active Recall
Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE

Defect Summary: Hyundai 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will update engine control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 9, 2024. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 262 and 023G.
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How many safety recalls does the 2023 Hyundai Kona have?

The 2023 Hyundai Kona is associated with 2 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 2 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2023 Hyundai Kona?

NHTSA records list 67 consumer defect complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Kona. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Electrical System, appearing in 11 filings (16% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2023 Hyundai Kona?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2023 Hyundai Kona earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2023 Hyundai Kona get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2023 Hyundai Kona range from 23 to 32 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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