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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2021 Hyundai Kona recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 146
Latest campaign: Dec 16, 2022

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Electrical system	1	Dec 16, 2022	22V941000
Engine	1	Apr 28, 2021	21V301000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Dec 1, 2020	20V748000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Dec 16, 2022Latest campaign


Dec 16, 202222V941000	Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V941000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Kona EV vehicles. The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) may have been improperly sealed and may leak coolant internally. Risk Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the EPCU, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 239. Filed under Kona Electric Campaign NHTSA 22V941000 · Dec 16, 2022
Apr 28, 202121V301000	Engine A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V301000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage. Risk A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire. Remedy Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Filed under Kona Campaign NHTSA 21V301000 · Apr 28, 2021
Dec 1, 202020V748000	Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist electric Reduced braking power could lengthen the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V748000 What's wrong Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Nexo Fuel Cell and 2019-2021 Kona Electric vehicles. The Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) system may detect an abnormal sensor signal and as a result, may significantly reduce braking performance. Risk Reduced braking power could lengthen the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the IEB software, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 199. Filed under Kona Electric Campaign NHTSA 20V748000 · Dec 1, 2020

Dec 16, 202222V941000

Electrical system: propulsion system traction battery

Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V941000

What's wrong: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Kona EV vehicles. The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) may have been improperly sealed and may leak coolant internally.
Risk: Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the EPCU, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 239.
Filed under: Kona Electric
Campaign: NHTSA 22V941000 · Dec 16, 2022

Apr 28, 202121V301000

Engine

A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 21V301000

What's wrong: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
Risk: A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Filed under: Kona
Campaign: NHTSA 21V301000 · Apr 28, 2021

Dec 1, 202020V748000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist electric

Reduced braking power could lengthen the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V748000

What's wrong: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Nexo Fuel Cell and 2019-2021 Kona Electric vehicles. The Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) system may detect an abnormal sensor signal and as a result, may significantly reduce braking performance.
Risk: Reduced braking power could lengthen the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the IEB software, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 199.
Filed under: Kona Electric
Campaign: NHTSA 20V748000 · Dec 1, 2020

Merged from NHTSA model names: Kona Electric, Kona. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component146

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

146Complaints filed

3Involving a crash

4Involving a fire

3Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	84	58	0	2	0
Unknown or other	26	18	0	1	2
Electrical system	21	14	0	2	0
Power train	15	10	0	0	0
Service brakes	6	4	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	6	4	2	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	6	4	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	6	4	1	1	1
Visibility	3	2	0	0	0
Lane departure	3	2	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	2	1	0	0	0
Wheels	2	1	0	0	0
Steering	2	1	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	2	1	0	0	0
Seats	1	1	0	0	0

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, merged from NHTSA model names Kona, Kona EV.

Latest reports

Unknown or other
“My 2021 Kona has undergone five separate oil consumption checks. The engine is depleting oil at an abnormal rate, creating a clear risk of sudden catastrophic engine failure and highway stalling.”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770754
Engine
“All 4 fuel injectors failed. They were replaced but the check engine light came back on. Crank shaft sensor was then replaced and now the check engine light is back on.”
Filed 10/05/2026 · ODI 11769182
Engine
“My exact engine was as in a recall but not my car which failed prematurely at 84,000. I have taken extensive maintenance in the car in the for the past 2 years.”
Filed 10/02/2026 · ODI 11768574

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2021 Hyundai Kona recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Hyundai Kona have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Hyundai Kona. The most recent, 22V941000 (reported December 16, 2022), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Hyundai Kona?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 84 complaints out of 146 filed with NHTSA (58%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 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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