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Recalls, inspection results and owner complaints for the 2021 Hyundai Kona, from official sources in the US, Canada and Europe. To check one specific car, enter its VIN or plate.
We checked recall campaigns for this vehicle, or for its model where the register works by model.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
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. 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.
We checked Transport Canada's recall database for this make, model and year.
Source: Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Open Government Licence – Canada
Issue : Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting an extended warranty campaign for certain vehicles as water could enter the horn assembly and cause the horn's electrical contacts to corrode. As a result, the horn may not work properly or at all. Safety risk: A horn that doesn't work properly could prevent a driver from warning others of a danger and create an unsafe situation. Corrective Actions: To reduce the safety risk, Hyundai advises you to test the horn regularly. Hyundai will notify owners in writing and advise you to contact a dealership if your horn doesn't work properly. Hyundai will provide an extended warranty of 10 years/200 000 km to replace the horn for free if it fails.
Issue: On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" appear in English only, when they should be listed as "Tires/Pneus", "Rims/Jantes", "Front/Avant" and "Rear/Arriere". Canadian regulations require this information to be listed on the label in both English and French. Safety Risk: These small errors do not affect vehicle safety. Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. The company has corrected the compliance label for all new vehicles.
Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine's piston oil rings may be defective. This can cause engine wear that can lead to increased oil consumption. Eventually, this can create abnormal engine noise and the oil pressure warning light may turn on. If you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptoms, the engine could fail. Note: This only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L Nu MPI engine. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the engine. The engine will be replaced, if necessary. Hyundai is also developing a Piston-ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software update to be installed when available; it will alert the driver of potential damage before an engine failure occurs.
We checked the EU Safety Gate for recall alerts naming this model and its production years.
Source: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC BY 4.0, © European Union
The battery monitoring software is defective and is unable to promptly detect thermal instability within the high-voltage battery leading to a fire. Production: 24.01.2018 - 15.07.2023. Types: OS; e4*2007/46*1259*01-*16.
An internal coolant leak in the EPCU (Electric Power Control Unit) may lead to coolant entering the electrical systems. As a result, it could cause a sudden loss of power, increasing the risk of an accident. Production: e4*2007/46*1259*: 17.06.2020 - 2.09.2020; e4*2007/46*1522*: 2.09.2020 - 7.12.2020. Types: e4*2007/46*1259*; e4*2007/46*1522*.
The oil supply to the engine may be interrupted, causing sudden damage to the engine. Moreover, the brake booster may fail, which would lead to a significantly higher braking effort, increasing the risk of an accident. Production: Kona: 14.12.2018 - 21.6.2020; i40: 20.12.2018 - 30.5.2020. Types: e4*2007/46*0263* (VF), e4*2007/46*1259* (OS).
Fuel filter paper can flow into and damage the high-pressure pump which can cause the engine to shut down, increasing the risk of an accident Production: 29.03.2018 – 8.10.2021. Types: e4*2007/46*1259*01.
An internal short-circuit may occur in the lithium-ion battery. This could increase the risk of fire. Production: 4 May 2018 – 2 March 2020. Types: e4*2007/46*1157*; Type: AEB5E11E11CZ1 (28kW); e4*2007/46*1259*, Types: OSF5E11E11B11 - OSF5E11E11D11 - OSF5E21E11B11 - OSF5E21E11D11.
How cars of this model and year did at Norway's periodic inspection, across a full year of tests.
Source: Statens vegvesen, periodic inspections (EU-kontroll) · CC BY 4.0
Problems owners of this model reported to NHTSA, grouped by component.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
Crash-test ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain