Hyundai · Kona · 2022
2022 Hyundai Kona
0
Recalls
89
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2022 Hyundai Kona has no recalls and 89 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: engine (19 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2022 Hyundai Kona page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is engine with 19 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2022 Hyundai Kona currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 89 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are engine (19), unknown or other (10), electrical system,unknown or other (7).
- Vehicle
- 2022 Hyundai Kona
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 89
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
14.1% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
Owner Complaints
89 totalPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Mar 12, 2026
I found a lot of shaved metals when I did the oil change for the Gear Reduction. It made a lot of noises when driving or the wheel of fortune sounds whether the car is in Regenerative Braking. The sounds developed as time goes on but Hyundai failed to recall this issue. I found ...
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ENGINE
Jan 23, 2026
In January 2026, my engine light illuminated and the vehicle lost power. The dealership found a sudden loss of compression across all four cylinders, requiring a total engine replacement. This occurred without warning, only two months after a routine oil change at the same facili...
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ENGINE
Jan 19, 2026
The vehicle displayed a warning lamp indicating a Cooling System Performance failure. The specific defect relates to the Integrated Thermal-Management Module (ITM) and the thermostat opening prematurely, corresponding to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P218100. This issue requires ...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 9, 2025
December 2025: Yet ANOTHER horn failure. Pressed the vehicle's horn to alert another driver that they were drifting into my lane on the highway, and it FAILED to produce the loud sound that it is SUPPOSED TO make. It needed to be replaced again for the FOURTH time. Part 96611-J95...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 1, 2025
Hyundai has multiple complaints regarding Horn malfunction in the Hyundai Kona. I went to use my horn today to prevent an accident and found my horn does not work. I have checked my fuses and relays and neither are blown leading to the horn to be unable for use
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 18, 2025
I had the radiator replaced by the Ourisman Hyundai Laurel dealership on 10/1/25. Radiator replacement was under warranty. On 10/4/25car overheated while driving. I pulled the car over and called for a tow truck. Car was leaking lots of coolant. Brought it to service center at Ou...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 1, 2025
The horn on my 2022 Hyundai Kona has failed multiple times. It has been replaced twice already, and it has stopped working again at around 65,000 miles. This is a serious safety concern as I am unable to alert other drivers in emergency situations. The repeated failure of the hor...
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POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Aug 11, 2025
When I purchased the car with in 2 weeks epb , auto hold and auto stop all 3 lights on dashboard came on orange. Took to dealership and they fixed the problem. 4 months later now the lights are back on. The vehicle does not feel safe at pulls to the right , I have problems with m...
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ENGINE
Aug 9, 2025
On Saturday, [XXX], while driving on the highway, the oil plug on my vehicle suddenly fell out, causing all the oil to drain rapidly. This created an extreme safety hazard not only for myself but also for other drivers on the road. I did not notice the oil spillage until the oil ...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 3, 2025
When I first brought the car for its first service appointment (6 months after purchase), I informed the service dept at the dealership that the car seemed to accelerate itself when I was driving. They said they hit a reset button and that I shouldn't have any more problems. Wh...
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Showing 10 recent complaints from 89 total
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Why Compare These Pages
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2022 Hyundai Kona have?
The 2022 Hyundai Kona has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2022 Hyundai Kona?
NHTSA has received 89 owner-reported complaints for the 2022 Hyundai Kona.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2022 Hyundai Kona?
The 2022 Hyundai Kona received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Kona?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2022 Hyundai Kona are engine (19 reports), unknown or other (10 reports), electrical system,unknown or other (7 reports).
Does the 2022 Hyundai Kona have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2022 Hyundai Kona. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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