Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2018 Hyundai Kona recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2018 Hyundai Kona
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
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Owner complaints by component75
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 42 | 56 |
| Unknown or other | 25 | 33 |
| Power train | 11 | 15 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 11 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 4 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 3 | 4 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 4 |
| Structure | 3 | 4 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 4 |
| Air bags | 2 | 3 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 1 |
4 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Engine
“car had an engine knock at 110,000 miles and took it to a repair shop and said they are pretty sure it was an engine rod and that the whole engine needed to be replaced still waiting to get it to the dealership to see…”
- Power train
“I purchased a 2018 Hyundai Kona, and it has had one major issue after another. It burns an excessive amount of oil, the engine misfires, and now the turbocharger is failing.”
- Engine
“The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, there was a loud clunking sound coming from the engine bay, followed by grinding gear sounds.”
Other Hyundai Kona model years
- 20222 recalls129 complaints
- 20213 recalls146 complaints
- 20205 recalls188 complaints
- 20194 recalls248 complaints
- 20180 recalls75 complaints
All years: 2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018
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- 2020 Palisade5 recalls541 complaints
- 2019 Veloster3 recalls46 complaints
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2018 Hyundai Kona recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Hyundai Kona have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2018 Hyundai Kona. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Hyundai Kona?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 42 complaints out of 75 filed with NHTSA (56%). Across all complaints, owners reported 9 crashs and 10 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Hyundai Kona?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.
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