Hyundai Kona reliability
The Hyundai Kona fails its MOT less often than most cars up to 5 years old: 10.7% of 20,134 tests failed in 2023, against 14% on average.
14 DVSA recalls for the Hyundai Kona
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Some vehicles fitted with a high voltage battery may have internal cell voltage deviation
Some vehicles fitted with a high voltage battery may have internal cell voltage deviation. If this occurs it may result in the risk of an electrical short circuit inside the battery. Until the high voltage battery software has been updated we recommend the vehicle to be parked in a well ventilated area. The vehicle can be used as normal.
Fix: Hyundai has launched a Safety Recall to update the battery management system (BMS) software.
Recalled models: KONA OS EV · 25,056 vehicles
Some vehicles may have an instrument cluster operational concern whilst driving the vehicle
Some vehicles may face a concern where the instrument cluster panel may reboot during vehicle operation potentially resulting in a blank instrument cluster display screen.
Fix: To correct this an ‘Over the Air ‘ software update to the vehicles will be deployed remotely.
Recalled models: Kona SX2 · 987 vehicles
The subject vehicles may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive.
On affected vehicles they may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive
Fix: On all affected vehicles the transmission control unit software will be updated
Recalled models: Kona SX2 · 759 vehicles
A risk of electrical short circuit within the engine compartment during a vehicle collision
On affected vehicles a risk of an electrical short circuit within the engine compartment during a collision
Fix: On affected vehicles crush shields will be installed to protect the wiring
Recalled models: Kona SX2 1.0 T GDI · 1,910 vehicles
Subject vehicles may experience a loss of coolant within the electronic power control unit.
Subject vehicles may experience a loss of coolant within the electronic power control unit.
Fix: Inspect the electronic power control unit and replace the component if required.
Recalled models: KONA OS EV · 1,121 vehicles
Certain vehicles may experience a loss of braking assistance and brake performance may be reduced.
Certain vehicles may experience a loss of braking assistance and brake performance may be reduced.
Fix: Visually inspect the tandem pump drive belt and mesh filter within the pump assembly and modify where appropriate. If the tandem pump drive belt is defective replace the pump and the drive belt.
Recalled models: KONA OS · 187 vehicles
Certain vehicles may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive.
Certain vehicles may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive.
Fix: Conduct a software update to the DCT transmission control unit (TCU).
Recalled models: KONA OS N · 376 vehicles
Some vehicles might experience the MIL (Malfunction indicator lamp) becoming illuminated on the vehicle instrument cluster and the high-pressure fuel pump may become damaged by glass fibre strands which have emanated from within the fuel filter assembly
The MIL (Malfunction indicator lamp) may become illuminated on the vehicle instrument cluster and a low-pressure error code stored in the vehicle�s ECU. The high-pressure fuel pump may also become damaged by glass fibre strands which have emanated from within the fuel filter assembly.
Fix: The fuel filter will be replaced with a revised part and the high-pressure fuel pump will be replaced if required.
Recalled models: KONA OS · 64 vehicles
Potential electrical short in the lithium-ion battery
Potential electrical short in the lithium-ion battery.
Fix: Initial step to limit the charge state followed by eventual complete replacement of the battery assembly.
Recalled models: KONA EV · 1,214 vehicles
IN THE EVENT OF eCALL TRIGGER THE VIN NUMBER INFORMATION MAY NOT BE SENT
The vehicle VIN information may not be registered correctly within the eCall unit.
Fix: Register the VIN information within the vehicle by resetting the E-call unit and updating.
Recalled models: KONA · 1,879 vehicles
If an abnormality is registered within the ieb system that may illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp on the vehicle cluster braking performance may be reduced
If an abnormality is registered within the IEB system that might illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the vehicle cluster braking performance may be reduced.
Fix: A software upgrade to the ESC (Electronic stability program) system.
Recalled models: KONA EV · 12,835 vehicles
The high voltage battery system may have a faulty management system (bms)
The high voltage battery system may have a faulty battery management system (BMS) or in extreme cases may exhibit internal damage to certain cells of the lithium-ion battery
Fix: A software upgrade to the BMS inspection of lithium-ion battery data and if required replacement of a faulty battery module or complete battery assembly
Recalled models: KONA EV · 1,672 vehicles
Brake fluid line and a/c tube pipes could become damaged and leak
A right-front brake fluid line and a/c tube may become damaged and leak.
Fix: The brake pipe and AC pipe will be inspected for damage. If the pipes are damaged they will be replaced.
Recalled models: KONA · 1,522 vehicles
The airbag control unit may detect a crash signal and command deployment or non deployment of the airbag
The airbag may not deploy properly during a crash due to a programming issue
Fix: Upgrade the software in the Airbag Control Unit.
Recalled models: KONA · 416 vehicles
Checking a Hyundai Kona before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.