Hyundai Kona
Registered from 2017 to 2024.
About this model
The Hyundai Kona is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai. The first-generation Kona debuted in June 2017 and the production version was revealed later that year. The current, second-generation model was revealed in December 2022 and launched in 2023. It was developed first as a battery-electric model before being adapted for petrol and hybrid variants, which are offered depending on the market. Depending on the market, the Kona is positioned above either the Venue or the Bayon and below the Tucson in Hyundai's crossover SUV line-up. The battery-electric version, called the Kona Electric or Kona EV, was first launched in South Korea during the first half of 2018 and was rolled out gradually worldwide afterwards.
From the Wikipedia article Hyundai Kona, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2019 1.0 petrol. 522 of 6,933 tests failed, 8%.
Better than 66% of 2019 cars. The typical one fails 9%, across 908 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 43% | 226 |
| Visibility | 37% | 193 |
| Brakes | 19% | 99 |
| Lights and electrics | 11% | 59 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 5% | 27 |
| Suspension | 3% | 14 |
The defects inspectors cite
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 43% of its failures
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Brakes — 19% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.
- Exhaust and emissions — 5% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 11% of its failures
- Visibility — 37% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 60–80k miles this one fails 17% of its inspections, against the 14% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 5% | 5% | 2,108 | |
| 20–40k miles | 8% | 9% | 3,909 | |
| 40–60k miles | 10% | 12% | 787 | |
| 60–80k miles | 17% | 14% | 110 |
6,914 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 20k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2022 | electric · 173 hp · 1707 kg · 2600 mm wheelbase · 146 Wh/km |
| 2021 | electric · 37 hp · 1718 kg · 2600 mm wheelbase · 148 Wh/km |
| 2020 | electric · 1760 kg · 2600 mm wheelbase · 153 Wh/km |
| 2019 | 1.0 petrol · 1298 kg · 2600 mm wheelbase · 6.1 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 1.0 petrol · 118 hp · 1308 kg · 2600 mm wheelbase · 6.1 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 1.0 petrol · 121 hp · 1312 kg · 2589 mm wheelbase · 5.2 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/0110/19
The Airbag Control Unit may detect a fault in the impact sensor. As a consequence, the airbag may not deploy properly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01421/24
A frontal crash can cause a short circuit. This increases the risk of a post-crash, engine compartment fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01428/24
Faulty error messages may occur, leading the Double Clutch Transmission (DCT) gearbox to go into safety mode, resulting in the vehicle losing drive power. This creates a risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01586/24
The vehicle's transmission software doesn't engage emergency mode when a fault occurs. This can lead to an unexpectedly severe deceleration, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01594/22
Fuel filter paper can flow into and damage the high-pressure pump which can cause the engine to shut down, increasing the risk of an accident The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01886/23
The seat belt buckles in the back seat are faulty and do not lock, providing inadequate protection, increasing the risk of injury in case of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/02321/23
The oil supply to the engine may be interrupted, causing sudden damage to the engine. Moreover, the brake booster may fail, which would lead to a significantly higher braking effort, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/02638/23
An internal coolant leak in the EPCU (Electric Power Control Unit) may lead to coolant entering the electrical systems. As a result, it could cause a sudden loss of power, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
1 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.