2018 Hyundai Kona Recalls and Problems
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 75 owner complaints for the 2018 Hyundai Kona.
Most-reported area: engine (42 complaints, 56%). Includes the Kona N. Excludes the Kona Electric.
0 safety recalls for the 2018 Hyundai Kona
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2018 Hyundai Kona in its recall file dated Sep 27, 2026. Recalls can still be issued later, so check your VIN from time to time.
What owners report
The areas named in the 75 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Kona. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Hyundai Kona recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2018 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2020 Kona drew the most (86) and the 2018 drew 16.
Owner complaints
2018: 75 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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| Model year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 75 |
| 2019 | 191 |
| 2020 | 158 |
| 2021 | 116 |
| 2022 | 105 |
| 2023 | 69 |
| 2024 | 51 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Safety recalls
2018: 0 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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| Model year | Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hyundai Kona SUV AWD |
Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Hyundai Kona SUV FWD |
Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Questions
What are the most common 2018 Kona problems?
The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: engine (42), powertrain (11), electrical system (8). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.
How do I check if my Kona has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Hyundai dealers.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Sep 27, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
- NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Sep 26, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
- NHTSA model names covered: KONA.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.