The 2023 Hyundai Kona has a moderate safety risk profile with 0 recall campaigns and 63 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 63 owners have filed complaints about the 2023 Hyundai Kona. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Electrical System11

02Unknown Or Other10

03Power Train5

04Electrical System,unknown Or Other4

05Forward Collision Avoidance3

63 total across 1 model years (2023–2023)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Hyundai Kona Fuel Economy

23–120mpg combined

20-134city

27-106hwy

$600-$3,550/yr

Across 6 configurations, the 2023 Hyundai Kona returns 23–120 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Kona Electric - Automatic (A1)

120mpg

Front-Wheel DriveEV

134 city106 hwy~$600/yr10/10 Clean

Kona FWD - Automatic (AM-S7)

32mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

29 city35 hwy~$2,100/yr6/10 Average

Kona FWD - Automatic (AV-S1)

32mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

30 city35 hwy~$2,100/yr6/10 Average

Kona AWD - Automatic (AV-S1)

30mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

28 city33 hwy~$2,250/yr6/10 Average

Kona AWD - Automatic (AM-S7)

29mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

27 city32 hwy~$2,350/yr6/10 Average

Kona N - Automatic (AM-S8)

23mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city27 hwy~$3,550/yr5/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2023 Hyundai Kona

34States

30%in top 3

14% of the market sits in Florida, though listings span 34 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

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 2023.

2023 Hyundai Kona Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2023 Hyundai Kona a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2023 Hyundai Kona. On the safety front, there are no open recalls on record, which is a positive sign. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

What's the gas mileage of the 2023 Hyundai Kona?

You'll get between 23 and 120 MPG combined from the 2023 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 2023 Hyundai Kona?

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems top the list with 63 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.