The 2020 Hyundai Kona's high safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 154 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

154

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 154 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with engine leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Engine81

02Unknown Or Other10

03Power Train7

04Electrical System5

05Engine And Engine Cooling4

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

Hyundai Kona Fuel Economy

27–120mpg combined

26-132city

29-108hwy

$600-$2,500/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~$2,250/yr7/10 Clean

Kona FWD - Automatic (S6)

30mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

27 city33 hwy~$2,250/yr7/10 Clean

Kona AWD - Automatic (S6)

28mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

26 city30 hwy~$2,400/yr6/10 Average

Kona AWD - Automatic (AM7)

27mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

26 city29 hwy~$2,500/yr6/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2020 Hyundai Kona

34States

30%in top 3

If you're near Florida, you're in luck: 14% of listings are there. But with 34 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

FLFlorida

1,45614%

TXTexas

9749%

CACalifornia

7147%

PAPennsylvania

6807%

NYNew York

5375%

GAGeorgia

4664%

DEDelaware

4524%

NJNew Jersey

4184%

AZArizona

3153%

NCNorth Carolina

2863%

ILIllinois

2813%

OHOhio

2723%

MDMaryland

2562%

MOMissouri

2402%

RIRhode Island

2322%

WAWashington

2282%

DCWashington DC

2232%

MNMinnesota

1962%

CO194

NH177

TN174

UT136

OK135

MA122

IN121

WI112

CT111

MI107

OR94

NV88

AL85

VA68

NE64

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 154 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.