2021 Hyundai kona
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Hyundai kona is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.
2021 Hyundai kona at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2021 Hyundai kona recalls 1
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2021 Hyundai kona common problems
Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.
2021 Hyundai kona MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2021 Hyundai kona costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2021 Hyundai kona trims & engines on record
2021 Hyundai kona vehicles on record
Other Hyundai kona model years
2021 Hyundai kona — frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Hyundai kona have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2021 Hyundai kona. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Hyundai kona?
Owners have filed 109 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are engine, power train, visibility.
What gas mileage does the 2021 Hyundai kona get?
The 2021 Hyundai kona has U.S. EPA estimates of 27–30 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.