The 2020 Hyundai Kona's high safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 145 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

145

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

20V0220002020-17-01

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Kona vehicles. The certification label may indicate incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 567, "Certification" and 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

An incorrect GAWR could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2020 Hyundai Kona has accumulated 145 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine77

02Unknown Or Other10

03Power Train7

04Electrical System5

05Engine And Engine Cooling4

145 total across 1 model years (2020–2020)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Hyundai Kona Fuel Economy

27–120mpg combined

26-132city

29-108hwy

$600-$1,600/yr

With 5 configurations tested, the 2020 Hyundai Kona ranges from 27 to 120 MPG combined. That's a 93 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Kona Electric - Automatic (A1)

120mpg

Front-Wheel DriveEV

132 city108 hwy~$600/yr10/10 Clean

Kona FWD - Automatic (AM7)

30mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city32 hwy~$1,450/yr7/10 Clean

Kona FWD - Automatic (S6)

30mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city33 hwy~$1,450/yr7/10 Clean

Kona AWD - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

26 city30 hwy~$1,550/yr6/10 Average

Kona AWD - Automatic (AM7)

27mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

26 city29 hwy~$1,600/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2020 Hyundai Kona

36States

25%in top 3

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 10% of listings are there. But with 36 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

TXTexas

98410%

CACalifornia

7908%

FLFlorida

7507%

PAPennsylvania

6657%

NYNew York

5395%

GAGeorgia

4845%

DEDelaware

4394%

NJNew Jersey

4144%

ILIllinois

3333%

AZArizona

3303%

NCNorth Carolina

2813%

WAWashington

2513%

MNMinnesota

2462%

OHOhio

2432%

COColorado

2312%

MO221

DC212

MDMaryland

2102%

NHNew Hampshire

1972%

RIRhode Island

1932%

INIndiana

1862%

OK164

UT143

CT136

TN130

MA127

OR124

WI99

MI92

NV89

AL76

NE72

VA62

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2020.

2020 Hyundai Kona Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2020 Hyundai Kona a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2020 Hyundai Kona. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2020 Hyundai Kona?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2020 Hyundai Kona. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2020 Hyundai Kona?

You'll get between 27 and 120 MPG combined from the 2020 Hyundai Kona, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Kona?

ENGINE problems top the list with 145 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.