Hyundai Kona Complaints

964 consumer complaints on file.

#11612994September 6, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle was losing motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle then stalled. The contact pulled over and waited approximately 20 minutes before restarting the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but had occurred at various speeds. The contact stated that the check engine warning light only recently illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had to be taken for an oil change monthly. The contact stated that there was no indication of an oil leak on the driveway. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612418September 3, 2024
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
At approximately 10,000 miles the tread is separating from the tire
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612439September 3, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Horn does not work.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612002September 1, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Transmission has hard shift sometimes, and disengages in other times. It's very irratic.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11611868August 30, 2024
ENGINE
My engine seems to have failed due to bad oil piston rings and Hyundai/ the dealership refused to look at it for that and denied my claim. Almost 3 weeks ago, my check engine light came on after (solid) after getting gas. It was running fine and I had an oil change appointment that Saturday so it should be good (I had a coupon expiring, so I was taking it in like 400 miles early for it's oil change). The car started losing a little bit power throughout the week- it didn't have the get up and go it usually does. On Saturday, first thing in the morning, on my way to my 8 am oil change, my car started a little rough (it had never done that before). I drive like 5 miles, then all of a sudden my car stutters, 2 blocks later dies, it restarted fine, but made a horrible noise. I drove it the block to the oil change place and my car was completely out of oil. No oil light ever came on and I have never been less than a quart (more than acceptable) at an oil change. There was no visible oil leak in my parking spot. It was towed to the dealership and the engine is blown. There has never been any visible oil leak and I have all records on carfax imputed by the mechanics.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11611488August 28, 2024
ENGINE
My vehicle starting stalling when driving at low speeds. It goes completely idle, I have to put it in park and restart the car. This happens when I am turning, have to slow down for traffic, etc. No engine light came on when this first started happening a few months ago, but now an engine light has popped on. It is available for inspection.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610868August 26, 2024
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Transmission need to be replaced.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610955August 26, 2024
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the engine shut off message displayed. The vehicle was able to restart. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11607703August 10, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
At Carmax in Hillside I'll about 3 weeks after I bought this used 2022 Kona the engine check light came on with code p2181. Cool system code. Possibly the thermostat is not working properly.13399 miles on August 9 2024
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11607392August 8, 2024
POWER TRAIN
I bought the 2024 Kona N Line in January of 2024. It had 64 miles on it. At 1,149 miles, an alert from BlueLink stated that a code showed up, stating engine, power train issue. I contacted my local Hyundai dealership, the one I bought the Kona from, and bought it in. The service department stated that they cannot fix it because it was a DTC Code error, and that since the check engine light wasn't on, I was stuck. I brought the vehicle in 2 more times after that. The vehicle would idle high when in park, the engine would Rev up at odd times, even while driving, like I was ramming my foot down on the gas peddle, which I was not. Also, while traveling up hill, the engine seemed to catch and want to shut off before catching itself. It would idle high while doing that as well. I'm at a loss on what else to do.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606166August 2, 2024
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stopped in the middle of the road. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was almost rear-ended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was advised to take the vehicle back to the dealer. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The contact stated that an oil consumption test was completed; however, the contact stated that the vehicle was in worse condition. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 36,500.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606207August 2, 2024
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Unknown the vehicle stopped running and won’t start back up
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11605205July 29, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
There were several recall/service notices on my vehicle. I brought car to dealer in May and they were unable to address them all b/c I was informed a dealer specific piece of equipment necessary for the recall had broken and they could not address that issue. Why is it saying on NHTSA website zero unaddressed recalls for my car? Here are some of the notices: Service Campaign 9A4: Kona EV DTC Inspection, BMS Update, and BSA Replacement – Dealer Best Practice August 29, 2023 I believe there was an additional issue of concern. I originally scheduled for early 2024 & then there was an additional recall/concern and I could not be accommodated until May 2024; however, as mentioned, they were unable to address all the issues at that time. Please let me know.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11605242July 29, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The horn on my vehicle stopped working. I have no idea when it stopped working but when I tried to use it after a vehicle went throw a stop sign I realized it wasn’t working. Talked to my dealership and they said ‘it’s a known problem with the horn.’
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11604800July 26, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The horn has quit working - and had to be replaced - on three different occasions. I've owned the car less than two years. This has led to me being unable to warn traffic and almost caused multiple collisions.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11604466July 25, 2024
ENGINE
I bought this car for my daughter we bought used low miles in May 2023. She got her first oil change in August 2023, in November on her way back to college her car seized up and stop working on the highway. Dealership said missing oil plug. Had to replace with new engine. Insurance company drops us, and new insurance is double. Second oil change July 2024. I noticed oil spots on my new driveway, she takes to dealer, again oil plug gone and hole in oil pan. This is crazy!! If I wouldn't have seen the oil spots on driveway she would have blown up anothe engine. She parks on gravel lot, can't see oil drips. Internet full of these stories. I can't afford this car. Thousands of dollars in increased insurance, driveway repair, car repair, not to mentoin the anxiety. This car has doubled insurance rates, ruined two paver driveways, and over $1000 each time in repairs. This needs to be fixed. This is dangerous. I spoke to dealership and there only advice was to bring to dealership for oil changes. This company needs to recall this defect with the oil plug/pan
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11604288July 24, 2024
ENGINE, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the AEB feature was inadvertently activated. The contact also stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the message “Engine off - Switch to Park or Neutral” was displayed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11603972July 23, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
engine light began flashing while driving. Stopped vehicle and turned off engine. Vehicle would not restart. Mechanic says there is no compression and I need a new engine. I contacted the manufacturer who advised my engine was subject to recall but since I am a second owner and the first owner did not get the engine replaced there is nothing I can do.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11603909July 22, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Driving on the highway [XXX] ) during rain. Traffic moving stop and go slow. Before I knew what had happened, my car hit the back bumper of a Chevy Suburban. My car gave no auto warning, the windshield wipers barely worked, and I believe the electric systems had stopped. Radio and air-conditioning. [XXX] My car bumper and grill were messed up. And I received pain in my right shoulder. The Suburban had a trailer hook-up jammed inside my front bumper grill; my vehicle received all the damage. The other driver's vehicle had no harm. My vehicle damage to the car was over a thousand dollars. And I was left with a shoulder injury. Car insurance paid for the damage to my 2019 Hyundai Kona SUV's all-wheel drive, with me paying a portion. After work was completed, all the electrical systems, including air conditioning, lights, wipers, and radio, didn't work. Fuse work was checked and found, but no power was getting into the system to operate functions that required electricity. The car started up, but the side lights but not the front lights, air conditioning, and the issue of tight steering now. The car tech stated they only installed a new bumper, and the grill did not work on the areas that are now not working. Tech said the lights and wipers were working but are not working now. Driving the vehicle will be limited based on these issues. The fuses appear good, but no power is getting into the box that powers the various items that are not working. I believe this car is a Lemon, and the dealership was aware of these issues and never told me the car had recalls. According to the internet, the tech who replaced my bumper stated that these issues are what the 2019 Hyundai Kona vehicle. Today (7-22-24), I drove my car from the auto shop with a new bumper and with hesitation and fear because the wipers and lights were not working, the air conditioning was out, and it is about to rain. The tech stated they were working earlier but are not working now. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMA
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11603624July 21, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
As I slowed down to make a right hand turn, my battery light and engine light both came on. Then, a warning message flashed and beeped for about 15 seconds saying the engine was shutting off. I pulled over and the car put itself in park and shut off completely.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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