Recall campaigns by affected system, 2016–2024.
24V308000NHTSA report received May 2024Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 24V308000: Hyundai Kona engine and engine cooling recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Elantra, Venue, and Kona vehicles. An electrical short circuit may occur in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve assembly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will replace the exhaust gas recirculation valve assembly, free of charge.
23V901000NHTSA report received December 2023Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 23V901000: Hyundai Kona electrical system recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles. The 12-Volt battery cables may chafe against the engine control module bracket and short circuit during a crash.
Consequence: A short circuit increases the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge.
23V650000NHTSA report received September 2023Model years: 2024
NHTSA campaign 23V650000: Hyundai Kona seat belts recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles. The seat belt assemblies in the right and left rear seats may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupation Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Consequence: A seat belt that does not function properly may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractor as necessary, free of charge.
23V526000NHTSA report received July 2023Model years: 2023
NHTSA campaign 23V526000: Hyundai Kona power train recall
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.
Consequence: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.
21V301000NHTSA report received April 2021Model years: 2019–2021
NHTSA campaign 21V301000: Hyundai Kona engine recall
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.
Consequence: A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge.
20V022000NHTSA report received January 2020Model years: 2020
NHTSA campaign 20V022000: Hyundai Kona equipment recall
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."
Consequence: An incorrect GAWR could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy per NHTSA (as of 2026-08-27): 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 same full inspection at every tier, at the seller’s location, with a photo-documented report:
Other subcompact SUVs to weigh against the Hyundai Kona. Recall counts cover different model-year spans and are not a reliability ranking.
How many recalls does the Hyundai Kona have?
As of NHTSA records retrieved 2026-08-27, NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the Hyundai Kona, model years 2016–2024. A recall applies to specific VIN ranges, variants, trims or build dates, so a particular vehicle may be affected by all, some, or none of them, and a campaign count is not a reliability ranking. Whether an open recall is a safety risk depends on the campaign, so read the NHTSA entry for the VIN. Each campaign below shows the remedy NHTSA records, which may be a dealer or service-center repair, an over-the-air software update, or, for some campaigns, a repurchase. This page details the most recent campaigns; the full record for any VIN is at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What should an inspector check on a used Hyundai Kona?
Beyond the standard pre-purchase checks, the recall history for this model concentrates in: engine, equipment, power train, seat belts, electrical system, engine and engine cooling. An inspector documents the visible and operational condition of those systems without disassembly; internal parts, software-only issues and whether a recall remedy was performed are VIN-lookup questions, not inspection findings.
Can a pre-purchase inspection tell me whether a Hyundai Kona recall was done?
No. Whether a recall repair was performed is recorded against the VIN, so NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls (or the manufacturer's own) is the authoritative check. Run it before you travel. The inspection covers what a VIN lookup cannot: the physical condition of the vehicle in front of you.
Can you inspect a Hyundai Kona at a dealer, a private seller, or out of state?
Yes. The inspector usually travels to the vehicle at the seller's location — a dealer lot or a private seller — and you do not need to be there. Vehicle Inspectors dispatches an independent inspector within 50 miles of any US ZIP code, widening to 150 miles if needed; more remote locations are quoted case by case. You get a photo-documented PDF report in 24–48 hours.
How much does a Hyundai Kona pre-purchase inspection cost?
A pre-purchase inspection of a Hyundai Kona through Vehicle Inspectors: Bronze $249 · Silver $349 · Gold $449. Your card is saved at booking, not charged. A hold is placed when an inspector schedules, and you are charged after the inspection is completed. If no inspector accepts within 72 hours, the request auto-cancels and nothing is charged.
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