NHTSA Complaint #11525038 — 2023 HYUNDAI KONA

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11525038
Vehicle	2023 HYUNDAI KONA
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Date of Incident	May 21, 2023
Date Filed	June 2, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

While traveling at 70 mph on the freeway my 2023 Kona with less than 2,000 miles dropped into neutral and lost speed, almost causing a crash. I’m lucky the driver behind me braked in time. The dealer has informed me that the transmission needs to be replaced.

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