Hyundai Kona
The 2026 Hyundai Kona earns an 'Excellent' public reliability verdict, though early complaints highlight potential issues with the **powertrain**, **service brakes**, and **body structure**.
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2026 modelSpecifications by model year
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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 9.41 | 8.4 | 9.05 | — |
| 2025 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 9.8 | 8.11 | 9.05 | — |
| 2024 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 9.8 | 8.11 | 9.05 | — |
| 2023 | 20 | 27 | 23 | 11.76 | 8.71 | 10.23 | 27-35 mpg combined |
| 2022 | 20 | 27 | 23 | 11.76 | 8.71 | 10.23 | — |
| 2021 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 9.05 | 8.11 | 8.71 | 27-33 mpg combined |
| 2020 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 9.05 | 8.11 | 8.71 | — |
| 2019 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 9.05 | 8.11 | 8.71 | — |
| 2018 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 9.05 | 8.11 | 8.71 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 4 | 1.6 | Regular | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | suv | 4 | 1.6 | Regular | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | suv | 4 | 1.6 | Regular | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | Automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | suv | 4 | 1.6 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 147-175 hp | 132-195 lb-ft | Inline-4 |
| 2020 | suv | 4 | 1.6 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2019 | suv | 4 | 1.6 | Regular | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 4 | 1.6 | Regular | Automatic | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Series | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | Trim: Limited | Limited | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $22,140, MSRP range: $22,140 - $34,950, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for SE to N trims. Electric models have different pricing., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/11/2026 | Trim: SEL + Convenience Pkg/ N Line | SEL + Convenience Pkg/ N Line | USD | $22,140 | $22,140 - $34,950 | 0.9 | MSRP for SE to N trims. Electric models have different pricing. | llm_estimate | 5/11/2026 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Series: Limited | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Limited | — |
| 2021 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $20,400, MSRP range: $20,400 - $28,050, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for SE to Ultimate trims. Excludes freight charges, tax, title, and license fees., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 5/11/2026 | Trim: SEL Plus, NIGHT | SEL Plus, NIGHT | USD | $20,400 | $20,400 - $28,050 | 0.9 | MSRP for SE to Ultimate trims. Excludes freight charges, tax, title, and license fees. | llm_estimate | 5/11/2026 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | Base price: $19,100, Trim: SE | SE | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $19,100 |
| 2019 | — | Trim: Limited | Limited | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | Base price: $19,500, Trim: Limited | Limited | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $19,500 |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Turbo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | 544 | 19.2 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 544 | 19.2 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 374 | 13.2 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 102.4, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 102.4 | 17 | 17 | — |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Turbo: Yes, Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 102.4, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 102.4 | 17 | 17 | Yes |
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 102.4, Front wheel: 16, Rear wheel: 16 | Standard | — | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 102.4 | 16 | 16 | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | adaptiveCruiseControl | parkAssist | blindSpotIntervention |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2026 HYUNDAI KONA SUV N/A AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2025 Hyundai Kona SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2024 Hyundai Kona SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2023 Hyundai Kona SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2022 Hyundai Kona SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2021 Hyundai Kona SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2020 Hyundai Kona SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2019 Hyundai Kona SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | 2018 Hyundai Kona SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
| Year | infotainment | ev | Electrification | Battery type | Apple CarPlay | Android Auto |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Electrification: bev, Battery type: Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | bev | Lithium-Ion/Li-Ion | — | — |
| 2024 | — | Electrification: bev | bev | — | — | — |
| 2023 | Apple CarPlay: Standard, Android Auto: Standard | Electrification: bev | bev | — | Standard | Standard |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | Apple CarPlay: Standard, Android Auto: Standard | Electrification: bev | bev | — | Standard | Standard |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | Electrification: bev | bev | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Hyundai Kona earns an 'Excellent' public reliability verdict, though early complaints highlight potential issues with the **powertrain**, **service brakes**, and **body structure**.
2025
The 2025 Hyundai Kona presents a mixed reliability picture for used car shoppers.
2024
The 2024 Hyundai Kona presents a mixed reliability picture, with significant electrical system concerns and engine power loss recalls demanding careful inspection.
2023
The 2023 Hyundai Kona presents a mixed bag for used car buyers.
2022
The 2022 Hyundai Kona presents an average reliability picture, making pre-purchase inspection crucial.
2021
The 2021 Hyundai Kona presents a mixed reliability picture.
2020
The 2020 Hyundai Kona presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to a significant engine defect impacting piston oil rings.
2019
The 2019 Hyundai Kona is rated below average for reliability, primarily due to a significant and persistent engine issue linked to a major recall.
2018
The 2018 Hyundai Kona presents a mixed reliability picture.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Hyundai Kona?
Carfocal currently has 9 published Kona reports, covering 2018 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Hyundai Kona earns an 'Excellent' public reliability verdict, though early complaints highlight potential issues with the **powertrain**, **service brakes**, and **body structure**.
Published year coverage: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Hyundai Kona reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Hyundai Kona. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 hyundai kona earns an 'excellent' public reliability verdict, though early complaints highlight potential issues with the **powertrain**, **service brakes**, and **body structure**. and the 2026 hyundai kona presents a solid value proposition if purchased after a thorough inspection, particularly focusing on the braking system and body structure. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
9 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Hyundai Kona?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2018 through 2026.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 9
- Years tracked
- 9
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints