2020 Hyundai Kona engine problems
113 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2020 Hyundai Kona, which is 55% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 113 55% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 15,000 miles 34 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 20 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 34 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 15,000 miles, and 74% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
On 30 May 21, I was getting ready to pull into my driveway, stopped the vehicle to let a passenger out of car, when suddenly the vehicle accelerated at a high speed crashing into my house. I nor the braking assist could stop the vehicle, resulting in the collision with house. I and my passengers sustained seat belt injuries.
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who replaced the turbocharger, but the failure persisted. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The vehicle was later examined by an independent mechanic who determined that the pistons were faulty. No further information was available. The vehicle was not yet repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2020 Hyundai Kona
- Drivetrain & axles 20 complaints