2022 HYUNDAI KONA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
130
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2022 HYUNDAI KONA
The 2022 HYUNDAI KONA has received a total of 130 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Hyundai Motor America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (28 complaints), Unknown Or Other (23 complaints), and Electrical System (18 complaints).
Recalls for the 2022 HYUNDAI KONA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2022 HYUNDAI KONA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2022 HYUNDAI KONA
130 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 HYUNDAI KONA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Assist | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemhorn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitioncoil | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingtail Lights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The vehicle displayed a warning lamp indicating a Cooling System Performance failure. The specific defect relates to the Integrated Thermal-Management Module (ITM) and the thermostat opening prematurely, corresponding to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P218100. This issue requires a repair outlined in Technical Service Bulletin 25-EM-007H, involving a spring installation and ECU update. This failure creates a serious safety concern because improper thermal management can cause the engine to overheat or force the vehicle into a reduced-power 'limp mode' without warning. A sudden loss of acceleration or engine stall while driving in traffic significantly increases the risk of a crash.
February 2023: horn failure. Pressed the car's horn, and it FAILED to produce the loud sound that it is SUPPOSED TO make to warn others of possible danger. It continued to not work and needed to be replaced. Part 96611-J9500 was replaced.
JANUARY 2024: HORN FAILURE. Pressed the car's horn, and it FAILED to produce the loud sound that it is SUPPOSED TO make to warn others of possible DANGER. It continued to not work and needed to be replaced. Part 96611-J9500 was replaced AGAIN.
August 2024: Horn malfunction/failure. Pressed the car's horn, and it FAILED to produce the loud sound that it is SUPPOSED TO make to warn others of possible danger. It continued to not work and needed to be replaced for the third time. Part 96611-J9500 (Horn Assembly) was replaced for the THIRD time on this vehicle.
December 2025: Yet ANOTHER horn failure. Pressed the vehicle's horn to alert another driver that they were drifting into my lane on the highway, and it FAILED to produce the loud sound that it is SUPPOSED TO make. It needed to be replaced again for the FOURTH time. Part 96611-J9500 was replaced—AGAIN. This is a continued safety issue that Hyundai has neglected to address and fix. Spontaneous horn failure is a HAZARD. The horn is there to warn others of possible danger.
Safety Rating for the 2022 HYUNDAI KONA
The 2022 HYUNDAI KONA received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2022 HYUNDAI KONA
Hyundai Motor America has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2022 HYUNDAI KONA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
24-EM-005H — ENGINE
Certain 2022MY Kona (OS) vehicles may exhibit a slight radiator coolant leak. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to inspect and if necessary, replace the radiator to correct the condition.
23-01-014H-5 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Certain Hyundai vehicles may not be equipped with an immobilizer. This bulletin provides the service procedure to update the IBU/BCM (Integrated Body Control Unit/Body Control Module), to revise the OEM Hyundai burglar alarm system operation and ignition start logic, and installation of two anti-theft decals for the front windows.
23-01-014H-5 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Certain Hyundai vehicles may not be equipped with an immobilizer. This bulletin provides the service procedure to update the IBU/BCM (Integrated Body Control Unit/Body Control Module), to revise the OEM Hyundai burglar alarm system operation and ignition start logic, and installation of two anti-theft decals for the front windows.
23-01-007H — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Certain 2018-2022MY Kona (OS) vehicles equipped with 2.0L engines and 4WD may exhibit transfer case oil leaks and/or an oil smell caused by the transfer case pinion oil seal overheating. This bulletin describes the procedure to update the 4WD electronic control module (ECU) and to inspect the transfer pinion area...
22-01-032H — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
On certain 2021 Elantra and 2022 Kona vehicles equipped with 2.0L engine, a coolant leak at the Water Temperature Sensor (WTS) may be observed due to machining burrs at the mounting port of the cylinder head, resulting in improper coolant sealing.
22-01-007H — EQUIPMENT
Certain vehicles equipped with 7-speed Double Clutch Transmissions (DCT) may exhibit abnormal shifting caused by an out of specification input shaft snap ring. This bulletin outlines the procedures for inspecting for 1-2 or 2-1 shift shock and replacing the input shaft snap ring.
21-01-044H — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information related to the ECU (Engine Control Unit) software update for KONA (OS) 2.0L vehicles. This update revises the logic of idle fuel adaptive range to prevent idle combustion instability.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2022 HYUNDAI KONA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HYUNDAI KONA
- 2018 HYUNDAI KONA — 102 complaints
- 2019 HYUNDAI KONA — 216 complaints
- 2020 HYUNDAI KONA — 171 complaints
- 2021 HYUNDAI KONA — 122 complaints
- 2022 HYUNDAI KONA (current)
- 2023 HYUNDAI KONA — 93 complaints
- 2024 HYUNDAI KONA — 54 complaints
- 2025 HYUNDAI KONA — 25 complaints
- 2026 HYUNDAI KONA — 5 complaints
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