Same engine recall
The 2020 Kona has about 210 complaints per 100,000 sold, mostly the same engine recall.
Updated November 2026 · based on 162 owner complaints and 2 recalls
212 close to the Kona average
2 free to fix at a dealer
Every Kona year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
Engine recall
2.0-liter engine inspection and repair.
Fix: Free under recall
Engine
Recalls
A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
An incorrect GAWR could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2020 Hyundai Kona
- Ask for the engine recall repair order.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2020 Kona has 2 recalls on record, listed below.
- Check by VIN for open recalls.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2020 Kona has 2 recalls on record, listed below.
Questions
Is the 2020 Hyundai Kona reliable?
Same engine recall. The 2020 Kona has about 210 complaints per 100,000 sold, mostly the same engine recall.
How many recalls does the 2020 Hyundai Kona have?
2 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Hyundai dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2020 Hyundai Kona problems?
Engine recall.
Crash rating shown for the 2020 Hyundai Kona SUV AWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.