With 1 recalls and 5 complaints, the 2026 Hyundai Kona rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

26V0690002026-06-02

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Kona vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.

A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2026 Hyundai Kona's biggest weak point? UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES. It leads 5 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Unknown Or Other,service Brakes1

02Unknown Or Other1

03Vehicle Speed Control1

04Fuel System, Gasoline1

05Power Train,structure,service Brakes1

5 total across 1 model years (2026–2026)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Hyundai Kona Fuel Economy

26–31mpg combined

25-29city

28-35hwy

$1,400-$1,700/yr

Fuel economy for the 2026 Hyundai Kona ranges from 26 to 31 MPG combined across 6 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Kona FWD - Automatic (AV-S1)

31mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

28 city35 hwy~$1,400/yr6/10 Average

Kona FWD w/Stop-Start - Automatic (AV-S1)

31mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

29 city34 hwy~$1,400/yr6/10 Average

Kona AWD w/Stop-Start - Automatic (AV-S1)

28mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

27 city29 hwy~$1,550/yr5/10 Average

Kona FWD SX2 1.6T 8AT FWD - Automatic (S8)

28mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

26 city31 hwy~$1,550/yr5/10 Average

Kona AWD - Automatic (AV-S1)

27mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · All-Wheel Drive

26 city29 hwy~$1,600/yr5/10 Average

Kona AWD SX2 1.6T 8AT AWD - Automatic (S8)

26mpg

1.6L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

25 city28 hwy~$1,700/yr5/10 Average

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

Where to Find 2026 Hyundai Kona

36States

25%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (10%), but the remaining listings are spread across 35 other states nationwide.

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 2026.

2026 Hyundai Kona Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2026 Hyundai Kona a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2026 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 2026 Hyundai Kona?

NHTSA shows 1 recall campaign for the 2026 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 2026 Hyundai Kona?

You'll get between 26 and 31 MPG combined from the 2026 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 2026 Hyundai Kona?

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES problems top the list with 5 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.