2022 Hyundai KONA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
96 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
19,842 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2022 model year. Data snapshot: . 11 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 32 of 96 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 13 | 13.5% |
| Braking behavior | 11 | 11.5% |
| Engine operation | 8 | 8.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 5.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 32 |
| Unknown Or Other | 26 |
| Electrical System | 20 |
| Power Train | 16 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 4 |
Engine: 32; Unknown Or Other: 26; Electrical System: 20; Power Train: 16; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 11; Service Brakes: 9; Vehicle Speed Control: 9; Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 6 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 6; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 85 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 15 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2026 | 10 |
2021: 7; 2022: 28; 2023: 13; 2024: 15; 2025: 23; 2026: 10
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 13 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 11 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 8 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11431941 · 2021-09-07 (September 7, 2021)
Transmission has extremely hard shifts from 1 to second when quickly accelerating. This can cause you to not be able to accelerate quickly enough to get out of traffic. I have heard this is a common issue from other Kona N-Line owners.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11431941 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11435048 · 2021-09-30 (September 30, 2021)
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently shut off due to the idle STOP/START feature. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA to file a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 5.
Owner-reported narrative. 5 miles reported. Look up ODI 11435048 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11441411 · 2021-11-23 (November 23, 2021)
I purchased in July 2021 todays date is Nov 22nd it has been 5 months and for the second time I get to my parked car and the power locks don’t work with the key fob and the engine simply will not start. The first time I had the tow truck guy jump start the engine and it worked up until today, I took it in for a diagnostic and they said the battery was healthy everything checked out. Today again Nov 22 I get to my car again won’t unlock and engine simply will not turn on with key entry model SE. This time I had them tow to the dealership for mor…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11441411 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11441917 · 2021-11-29 (November 29, 2021)
While on the highway the transmission completely stopped shifting and stayed in first gear and would only rev up the engine when the accelerator was applied.I had to coast slowly off the freeway to an exit to safely park. I turned the vehicle off and restarted after a few minutes and it drove regularly. Apparently there are other customers that have experienced this issue and this raises a lot of concern on the safety of operating this vehicle.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11441917 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11442754 · 2021-12-05 (December 5, 2021)
12-3-21, with only 103 miles on my new car, the check engine light came on. I drove back to the dealer where I purchased the car - Fitzgerald, and spoke to Maurice the manager, and Garret in the service department. Garret informed me he "wiggled the wires" and the check engine light went off. On 12-5-21, with 129 miles on the car the check engine light came on again. I went back to Fitzgerald and spoke to Frank, who works in sales. Frank told me the service department was closed on Sunday and I have to comeback Monday 12-6-21.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11442754 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11443164 · 2021-12-08 (December 8, 2021)
The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, he noticed while starting the vehicle and switching the headlights from automatic to manual, that the headlights failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that when the headlight switch was placed in the OFF position, the headlights would activate. The contact stated that the switch was working in reverse order. Additionally, the headlights operated properly while using the auto-headlights feature activated. The contact stated that while shifting from R…
Owner-reported narrative. 7,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11443164 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11444554 · 2021-12-21 (December 21, 2021)
My vehicle keeps shutting off with no warning and has almost killed me on multiple occasions The dealership keeps placating me about getting it fixed, saying that a repair is months out Meanwhile, I am driving a very dangerous vehicle that shuts off and shakes like it’s going to explode
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11444554 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11447107 · 2022-01-11 (January 11, 2022)
I went to use the horn at a car that blew through a stop sign and there was no horn sound. This was my first time using the horn since I bought it brand new. No warning lights no nothing.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11447107 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.