Hyundai Kona owners have reported 93 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (89 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission control module (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
I found a lot of shaved metals when I did the oil change for the gear reduction. It made a lot of noises when driving or the wheel of fortune sounds whether the car is in regenerative braking. The sounds developed as time goes on but Hyundai failed to recall this issue. Read details...
My vehicle has a very rough idle-vibrating at idle or stopped and not shifting properly-gear slipping. There is sluggish acceleration or jerking and the problem worsens while at a stop light/stop sign or at times when making a turn. Read details...
While on the highway, a message "collision detection system failure" flashed on the instrument panel, and the brakes slammed on full, followed by the transmission stuck in 4th gear. I had to leave the highway, and power off the engine - effectively rebooting the car. Read details...
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while driving 10 mph the vehicle steering wheel became stiff without any warning, causing the contact to loss control of the vehicle. The vehicle drove into a parking lot. Read details...
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle downshifted unintendedly. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart; however, the failure recurred while driving. Read details...