The refreshed Kona
The 2022 Kona, with new styling and a CVT on the 2.0-liter, drew fewer complaints than the 2019-2020.
Updated November 2026 · based on 109 owner complaints and 2 recalls
170 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
Scattered complaints
No single repeat fault stands out.
Fix: Diagnosis $100 to $200
Other
Recalls
Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2022 Hyundai Kona
- 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 2022 Kona has 2 recalls on record, listed below.
Questions
Is the 2022 Hyundai Kona reliable?
The refreshed Kona. The 2022 Kona, with new styling and a CVT on the 2.0-liter, drew fewer complaints than the 2019-2020.
How many recalls does the 2022 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 2022 Hyundai Kona problems?
Scattered complaints.
Crash rating shown for the 2022 Hyundai Kona SUV AWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.