2025 HYUNDAI KONA Recalls, Complaints & Safety

Component	Complaints
POWER TRAIN	11
ENGINE	10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	5
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	5
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	3
SEATS	3
TIRES	2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	2
SERVICE BRAKES	1

Incident date: Jul 24, 2026

On June 14, 2026, the driver experienced sudden rough engine running followed immediately by a flashing check engine light. The vehicle was towed to the selling dealer, which has performed all prior maintenance. The vehicle is currently at the dealership and available for inspection. Technician not... Read more

Incident date: Jul 24, 2026

On June 14, 2026, the driver experienced sudden rough engine running followed immediately by a flashing check engine light. The vehicle was towed to the selling dealer, which has performed all prior maintenance. The vehicle is currently at the dealership and available for inspection. Technician not... Read more

Incident date: Jul 24, 2026

On June 14, 2026, the driver experienced sudden rough engine running followed immediately by a flashing check engine light. The vehicle was towed to the selling dealer, which has performed all prior maintenance. The vehicle is currently at the dealership and available for inspection. Technician not... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2026

The Core Symptoms: "The high-pressure fuel pump is leaking internally. Raw gasoline is flooding into the engine oil crankcase, causing severe fuel dilution. The engine air filter is physically soaked in raw fuel and smells strongly of gasoline." My engine is always extremely hot after I have only we... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2026

The Core Symptoms: "The high-pressure fuel pump is leaking internally. Raw gasoline is flooding into the engine oil crankcase, causing severe fuel dilution. The engine air filter is physically soaked in raw fuel and smells strongly of gasoline." My engine is always extremely hot after I have only we... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2026

The Core Symptoms: "The high-pressure fuel pump is leaking internally. Raw gasoline is flooding into the engine oil crankcase, causing severe fuel dilution. The engine air filter is physically soaked in raw fuel and smells strongly of gasoline." My engine is always extremely hot after I have only we... Read more

Incident date: May 15, 2026

Toyota South Atlanta in Morrow, Georgia, released my vehicle after a factory warranty repair for transmission failure. However, they failed to properly complete or verify the repair. The dashboard is now throwing critical error codes stating 'A malfunction in the electronic control of the engine, th... Read more

Incident date: May 15, 2026

Won't start and stay running

Incident date: May 15, 2026

While driving down the road, 30mph, driver side head rest deployed, hitting me in the back of the head.

Incident date: Nov 25, 2024

On May 27, 2026, I was on my way home from work when I went to accelerate the vehicle and all the sudden it started shaking and the check engine light came on with the EBS. I was able to get the vehicle to a repair shop local the next day, who took the car apart. What was thought to be an easy fix o... Read more

Incident date: Nov 25, 2024

I am filing a complaint regarding my 2014 Dodge Dart involving an open recall related to the vehicle's shift cable/park system. On May 29, 2026, I pulled into a parking space and attempted to shift into Reverse to straighten the vehicle. At that point, the vehicle became stuck in Drive and would no... Read more

Incident date: Nov 25, 2024

After sudden stop at sharp right turn, engine has no acceleration; appears to be in limp mode;. Dealer did not inspect, just said they hadn’t heard of it happening before.. this has happened twice in less than 6 months. No warning given. I have already had the cluster changed twice for other issue... Read more

Incident date: Nov 25, 2024

After sudden stop at sharp right turn, engine has no acceleration; appears to be in limp mode;. Dealer did not inspect, just said they hadn’t heard of it happening before.. this has happened twice in less than 6 months. No warning given. I have already had the cluster changed twice for other issue... Read more

Incident date: May 29, 2026

Approximately 8 months ago, I brought my car to the BMW dealership Keeler's in Latham, NY 12110 for a Recall 24V-608:474, the dealer held my car for a day. Two weeks later after taking my car in for the recall, my check engine light started going off and on, off and on, then it comes on and stayed o... Read more

Incident date: Dec 31, 1969

I am filing a safety complaint regarding my 2014 Ford F-150 XLT equipped with the 6R80 transmission. My vehicle previously received Recall 24S37 in 2024 for the known transmission downshift safety defect involving Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor signal loss. Despite completion of the recall repair,... Read more

Incident date: Dec 31, 1969

On [XXX], I purchased a 2025 Toyota Sienna XLE Hybrid subject to NHTSA Recall 25V668 (Toyota Recall 25TA12 — second-row seat rail suspect welds), publicly announced on 10/07/2025. The selling dealer marketed the vehicle as "Certified Used" on Cars.com for at least 64 days after the recall was ann... Read more

Incident date: Mar 18, 2026

The contact owns 2022 KTM 390 Adventure. The contact stated that he contacted the dealer regarding a recall repair for NHTSA Campaign Number 25V598000 (Vehicle Speed Control) and 26V196000 (Vehicle Speed Control). The contact stated that the dealer wanted to charge for the repair due to having to r... Read more

Incident date: Apr 24, 2026

My vehicle has an open safety recall (24V896000) with no available remedy for over a year. I'm not sure why you guys aren't seeing it. The ABS warning light is illuminated, indicating a failure of a critical safety system. I reside in [XXX] where annual safety inspections are required and that dat... Read more

Incident date: Feb 14, 2026

Middle row passenger seat locking mechanism fails causing seat to collapse and move forward while passengers are seated in it. The button that engages the seat motor is extremely sensitive and is engaging without anyone pressing it.

Incident date: Oct 4, 2025

BMW installed a part that is failing quite a number of vehicles including this vehicle. The oil filter housing was not properly constructed at the factory. Fails.

Incident date: Oct 4, 2025

Car suddenly out of the blue reported electrical system problem and battery problem. It also entered turtle mode where it would not go more than 10 MPH. If accelerating across an intersection this would have been extremely problematic if expecting to be able to travel faster than that. Towed to deal... Read more

Incident date: Oct 4, 2025

Safety Defect Report — Engine Oil Pump Failure (BMW B58TU Engine) Component or System Involved The failure involves the variable-displacement engine oil pump installed in BMW vehicles equipped with the B58 Technical Update (B58TU) engine, commonly found in model years 2019–2021. The oil pump co... Read more

Incident date: Oct 4, 2025

When driving the car this winter, noticed the smell of something burning. After that, the heated steering wheel stopped warming. Took it to a repair shop since there was open no recall related to this. Repair shop diagnosis: - heated steering wheel not working due to electrical short. More info be... Read more

Incident date: Oct 4, 2025

When driving the car this winter, noticed the smell of something burning. After that, the heated steering wheel stopped warming. Took it to a repair shop since there was open no recall related to this. Repair shop diagnosis: - heated steering wheel not working due to electrical short. More info be... Read more

Incident date: Apr 12, 2025

Oil pump failures have been reported across multiple production years, and affected vehicle population boundaries remain unclear. Because this condition can result in sudden vehicle disablement without adequate warning especially in the cold, I believe this issue warrants investigation as a potenti... Read more

Incident date: Apr 12, 2025

Oil pump failures have been reported across multiple production years, and affected vehicle population boundaries remain unclear. Because this condition can result in sudden vehicle disablement without adequate warning especially in the cold, I believe this issue warrants investigation as a potenti... Read more

Incident date: Feb 14, 2026

A week after I got my 2025 Hyundai Kona Limited, while trying to have the moonroof when headed into the highway since it gets too noisy if left open, the glass will touch the guard and then back away and remain fully open. However, the issue becomes more serious when it starts to rain or snow as it ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 14, 2026

On January 31st, 2026, not long after starting a journey in my car, I got a “check electrical systems” warning. I was close to home so was able to turn around and drive home. Just before pulling into the driveway, the warning changed to a “power limited” warning. On Monday Feb 2nd, I had ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 8, 2026

I was driving down a city street going approximately 20 mph when the emergency automatic brake engaged and brought my vehicle to a complete stop. There was nothing in front of my vehicle, and no other cars in front of me for blocks. The car behind me had to brake abruptly to avoid hitting me and hon... Read more

Incident date: Feb 8, 2026

JUST PAID $4,154.67 TO HAVE MY 2019 MERCEDES CLA 250, WITH JUST 46,222 MILES, ENGINE REPAIRED. * REPACE FUEL INJECTOR SEALS/ORINGS $1,462.80 *REPLACE ALL 4 FUEL INJECTORS $2,512.62 SO, PLEASE TELL WHY THERE IS NO RECALL ON MY CAR????? MARK BOULTINGHOUSE (240)277.9752

Incident date: Feb 8, 2026

When putting my car into gear a loud pop noise was heard. The car could not be driven at the point and the instrument cluster mentioned an electrical system failure. The car was towed to the dealer where they confirmed the ICCU unit needed to be replaced. It has been at the dealership since January ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2026

In a passenger-side front collision at 25mph, no front collision warning was given, and the automatic braking system did not engage. Fire broke out inside the vehicle next to the floorboard beside the front passenger seat (bottom of B-post) almost immediately upon impact. Upon inspection of the vehi... Read more

Crash Fire

Incident date: Aug 25, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Subaru Outback. The contact stated while the vehicle was at the dealer for an oil change and snow tire replacement, the contact was informed that the sub frame and the brake lines were severely corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer, 802 ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 17, 2025

When using the backseat armrest and cup holders, if you have a hot coffee, to go, from let’s say Starbucks, no matter the size, it will come out of the cup holder in certain turns, when the car is moving. It’s spilled multiple times on my kids and a friend, who had scalding on their hands. This ... Read more

2 injured

Incident date: Oct 25, 2025

The battery in my vehicle continuously dies, leaving me stranded on multiple occasions. This has been occurring since 2024 consistently. In January I had it towed to the dealership since every time I jump the battery, it charges it which in turn causes it to pass their battery test. Since I had it t... Read more

Incident date: Sep 22, 2025

I was within the town limits so I was driving slowly. When I approached the first stop light in town I saw that it was red. There were of three or four vehicles stopped at that light. At that point I was probably only going 5mph. I took my foot off of the gas pedal and put my foot on the brake t... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Aug 13, 2025

On 6/4/2025 while driving my truck, I noticed smoke coming out of vents of the front passenger side of vehicle. I got out of truck and went to open passenger door to investigate and the engine ignited. A neighbor called 911 and the local fire department responded. I contacted my insurance company. ... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Aug 13, 2025

In february 2025 I had taken to the garage the first moment the check engine light came on and had to have the catalytic convertor replaced, costing me over 4300.00 It could have caught on fire the garage said. I have all documention and reciepts for all work since I have had the vehicle I am the 2n... Read more

Incident date: Aug 13, 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that after shifting from drive(D) and back, the failure had self-corrected; however, the failure later r... Read more

Incident date: Aug 21, 2025

For roughly 4mths beginning in April 2025, my 2018 Ford Mustang Ecoboost has been suffering from a sporadic misfire, with it the system reporting the misfire and the check engine light coming on, the Ford App identifying the misfire occurring. It was initially repaired with replacing all spark plugs... Read more

Incident date: Jul 29, 2025

I purchased a brand-new vehicle(2025 Infiniti QX60) from Infiniti of Omaha (18201 Burt St, Elkhorn, NE 68022) and have experienced persistent issues with the vehicle shaking/swaying at higher speeds. The dealership has acknowledged the problem and raised it with Infiniti, but the manufacturer claims... Read more

Incident date: Jun 6, 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Subaru Ascent equipped with Falken Tires, Tire Line: ZIEX, Tire Size: 245/50/R20, DOT Number: IRAKH. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH and attempting to make a turn, the rear tire experienced a blowout. The tires were the original tires. The local dea... Read more

Incident date: Jun 6, 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Subaru Ascent equipped with Falken Tires, Tire Line: ZIEX, Tire Size: 245/50/R20, DOT Number: IRAKH. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH and attempting to make a turn, the rear tire experienced a blowout. The tires were the original tires. The local dea... Read more

Incident date: Jun 6, 2025

In April 2025, my 2016 Hyundai Sonata 2.4L began making a knocking noise while driving. There were no warning lights or error messages on the dashboard, so I was confused about what was wrong and assumed it might be a minor issue related to the axle, which I had repaired in the past. I brought it to... Read more

Incident date: Jul 23, 2025

When I first received the care it would either be sluggish or delay when accelerating. My CVT power reduced light started to come on at 44,000 miles. This happened for a total of 6 times before the dealership was able to diagnose it. The transmission was finally replaced at 55K miles. My car is now ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 30, 2025

My rearview camera images are upside down, and sometimes do not display when reversing, just as the recall they are having on the newer models right now.

Incident date: Jul 1, 2025

My vehicle has been at the dealership for almost three months due to the coolant control valve not working- dealership waiting on part. The check engine kept showing on the dashboard and engine fans running loud. My vehicle has about 22,000 miles on it.

Incident date: May 3, 2025

On the freeway cruise control at 75 mph, truck started down shifting in to 7th gear, then back up and continued to do this several times until i reached my destination. Took it out of cruise control and still did it. It did it again about 3 days later. I took it to ford dealership, they test drove i... Read more

Incident date: May 19, 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Lexus NX350. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a left turn into a fast-food restaurant, the vehicle made an abnormal popping sound. The contact stated while in the drive through and shifting from park(P) to drive(D), the vehicle failed to shi... Read more

Incident date: May 19, 2025

My vehicles started to consume large quantities of oil. Although VW allows for 1.2 quarts per 1000 miles, putting oil in every 1500-1800 miles is very costly and is probably damaging my engine and increasing emission. The Atlas has the same problem and was the subject of a recall. They did a co... Read more

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Driver	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Passenger	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	15.9%

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard & Optional
Lane Departure Warning	Standard

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	3	12	View
2025 (current)	0	53
2024	3	82	View
2023	1	102	View
2022	0	142	View
2021	1	149	View
2020	2	201	View
2019	1	249	View
2018	0	116	View

Model	Recalls	Complaints
SONATA	184	21,863	View
SANTA FE	153	9,962	View
ELANTRA	133	11,853	View
PALISADE	124	2,704	View
TUCSON	95	8,074	View
SONATA HYBRID	67	1,129	View
IONIQ 5	66	1,865	View
ACCENT	64	2,745	View

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