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2022 Hyundai Kona

2022 Hyundai Kona: engine leads the owner complaints

Owners filed 94 complaints with NHTSA. The engine is the most reported area at 33%, followed by the electrical system (22%) and power train (16%). No fires or deaths are reported. The top three areas have no crashes or injuries, but forward collision avoidance and the brakes each account for 1 crash and 1 injury, so both systems are worth a close look on a test drive.

Most reported areas

Engine0 33%
The most reported area: 31 reports (33%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. The largest single source of owner complaints on this car.
Electrical System0 22%
Second most reported: 21 reports (22%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. A common but lower-severity complaint area.
Power Train0 16%
15 reports (16%), with no crashes, fires, or injuries. Watch for shifting problems during a test drive.
Forward Collision Avoidance safety 15%
14 reports (15%), tied to 1 crash and 1 injury. Test the cruise control and collision-avoidance features carefully.
Service Brakes safety 10%
The fewest reports at 9 (10%), but tied to 1 crash and 1 injury. Test the brakes thoroughly before buying.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 94 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only, not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Studio AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.