Exterior Lighting Problems of Hyundai Kona

Hyundai Kona owners have reported 18 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Hyundai Kona


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Hyundai Kona

The Exterior Lighting problem

While driving the instrument panel, headlights and infotainment screen all went black. Has happened multiple times but difficult to replicate. Vehicles head lights turned off while driving in the early morning (dark) but turned back on within a second or two. No warnings, no lights, no errors.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while driving in inclement weather, rain water was entering the headlamps which diminished the illumination from the headlamps. The vehicle was taken to red hoagland Hyundai (6375 cypress gardens blvd, winter haven, FL 33884, (863) 326-6999)   Read details...

The Tail Light problem

The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated he noticed that there was water inside the driver’s side taillight assembly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer confirmed that they were aware of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired.   Read details...

The Tail Light Switch problem

The contact own 2018 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, the vehicle experienced unstated failures with the interior lighting, headlights and rear tail lights. Additionally, there was an unknown steering failure with the vehicle.   Read details...




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