Hyundai Kona owners have reported 365 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (346 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's car stall (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
My car was taken in as a part of recall bulletin 203 for improperly heated piston rings treated pistons rings that result in premature engine failure and possible fire on 12/5/25. The knock sensor test was performed and the ksds software was installed. Read details...
Bought the car in August 2020. In February 2021 the car began to stall frequently and it was running very loud. I discovered that there was almost no oil in the car with less than 5,000 miles on it. Brought the car to the dealership and they determined the engine was defective and would need to be Read details...
In June I took the car back to the dealership because of a loud ticking noise. I then thought it was the oil level was low. . . When they checked to see it I needed an oil change they stated I need to have at least 7500 miles on the vehicle before I can get an oil change. Read details...
2020 Hyundai Kona. Consumer writes in regards to engine failure. The consumer stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer due to a noticeable leak and to have the recall repair completed. The dealer did not perform the recall stating the vehicle passed the test therefore, did not need to be repaired. Read details...
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