Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2023 Hyundai Kona N peaked in 2023, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2023 Hyundai Kona N
SUV, gasoline, 4x2, built in South Korea. Owner complaints on file from Sep 13, 2023 to Mar 10, 2024.
Recall campaigns covering this model year155k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints4Below the median 2023 suv
Severity index0.02023 suvs average 6.9
First 24 months4Complaints in its first two years
Components
75% of complaints about the 2023 Hyundai Kona N name engine and cooling
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 2023 Hyundai Kona N
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-528 | Jul 11, 2024 | Fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power | Fuel system | 54,647 | Software update |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2023 Hyundai Kona N
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
4 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Mar 10, 2024Failure Feb 21, 2024New port richey, FLEngine
The knock sensor on the engine fails when exposed to any amount of water. The car is designed in a way that lets on too much. It’s something that is VERY common amongst owners of these vehicles. It’s a safety flaw that needs to be fixed because it puts the car in “limp” mode. That makes the car instantly halt acceleration. Please hold Hyundai accountable
NHTSA complaint 11576498 - Filed Mar 9, 2024Failure Mar 7, 2024Finksburg, MDElectrical system, Engine, Power train
After washing my '23 Kona N in a hand car wash, I experienced a sudden, complete loss of power as I was pulling into traffic immediately afterwards, nearly resulting in a rear-end collision. There was a flashing check engine light (CEL or MIL) on the dash, and I had to have the vehicle towed to a dealership. The stored OBD-II code is P132600 (knock sensor). The car has only 16k miles on it. This is a KNOWN ISSUE, and there are complaints about it all over Reddit, Facebook, and other Internet sites, and it also affects the same generation Elantra N. This issue can occur ANY TIME THE VEHICLE GETS WET. It is unacceptable that simply washing my car or driving my vehicle in the rain can cause me to lose all power and create an unsafe driving condition. PLEASE compel Hyundai to address this safety issue with a recall.
NHTSA complaint 11576357 - Filed Nov 28, 2023Failure Nov 28, 2023Pleasant Gap, PASteering, Suspension, Unknown or other
Car tends to jerk and almost jump when first pulling out of almost anywhere. Seems to have happened with other people with the same car. When you turn after pulling out sometimes, the car will jump and the suspension sounds like it’s jumping. The particular issue makes it hard to steer and can easily make the car lose control for anyone not experienced.
NHTSA complaint 11557297 - Filed Sep 13, 2023Failure Sep 9, 2023Pembroke, MAEngine
I took my vehicle through a touch free car wash. After the wash the vehicle sat for about 10 to 20 minutes while I dried off the exterior and cleaned out my interior. After leaving the car wash the car made it less than a mile down the road and illuminated a flashing check engine light with a P132600 code implying a connection rod failure detected by the knock sensor. As of time of reporting the vehicle is still waiting to be serviced by the dealership as it is still under warranty. Safety can be impacted as the vehicle will immediately go into limp mode, throttling performance.
NHTSA complaint 11544297
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
27 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- 26-AT-004H TSB Jun 5, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information related to a Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software update for some vehicles equipped with an 8-speed wet dual clutch transmission (8WDCT). The software update revises the touch point learning variation, improving drivab… - 26-GI-002H TSB May 27, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software changes introduced in the 2026 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. Refer to the 2026 1st Na… - Z07 OL May 16, 2026 · Warranty Program/Extension
Certain 2021-2023 model year Kona, 2021-2023 model year Kona Electric, and 2022-2023 model year Kona N vehicles may experience an inoperable horn that may be caused by foreign substances causing internal parts to oxidize. At Hyundai, we are committed to pro… - DTN DL Apr 10, 2026 · Other
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous driver’s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These inflators were not su… - DTN DCS Apr 10, 2026 · Other
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit driver‑side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been i… - 26-BE-010H DN Apr 18, 2026 · Warranty Program/Extension
Some vehicles may have an inoperable horn that may be caused by foreign substances causing internal parts to oxidize. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for the horn replacement under this condition to 10 years or 120,000 miles from the date of orig… - 26-BE-010H TSB Apr 18, 2026 · Warranty Program/Extension
Some vehicles may have an inoperable horn that may be caused by foreign substances causing internal parts to oxidize. Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage for the horn replacement under this condition to 10 years or 120,000 miles from the date of orig… - TRW Settlement DCS Dec 19, 2025 · Other
A Class Action settlement regarding the TRW Airbag was recently decided. Based on the Class Action, customers are eligible for certain settlement benefits. Please see attached for details. Impacted vehicles are also noted below. For further information rega… - TRW Summary Notice Dec 19, 2025 · Other
A Class Action settlement regarding the TRW Airbag was recently decided. Based on the Class Action, customers are eligible for certain settlement benefits. Impacted vehicles are also noted below. For further information regarding settlement benefits and co… - TRW Settlement Notice Dec 19, 2025 · Other
Hyundai has settled a class action lawsuit that alleges that certain Hyundai and Kia Class Vehicles (defined below) contain defective ZF-TRW airbag control units (“ZF-TRW ACUs”) that are vulnerable to a condition called electrical overstress, which may caus… - 25-BD-012H TSB Nov 6, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information regarding condensation related to the accumulated moisture in the headlamp, rear combination lamp, daytime running lamp (DRL), or fog lamp. This TSB illustrates the various causes of condensation inside the lamp assembly. … - 25-BE-020H TSB Sep 30, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2025 1st Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system as described in this TSB. - 25-01-045H TSB Jul 9, 2025 · Service Campaign
A software update is available for multiple vehicles equipped with either Display Audio 2.0V or the AVN 5th Gen Wide system. - 25-BE-002H TSB May 16, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides information related to the changes introduced in the 2024 2nd Navigation Map and Software Update. The changes may vary depending on vehicle type, model, and navigation system. Refer to the 2024 2nd Navigation Map and Software Update I… - 25-01-024H-1 TSB May 8, 2025 · Service Campaign
Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions. This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizon’s communication network. Follow the procedure in this TSB to reestablish the connec… - 25-01-024H EM Apr 7, 2025 · Service Campaign
Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions. This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizon's communication network. If you are experiencing issues with remote commands, or o… - 25-01-024H TSB Mar 18, 2025 · Service Campaign
Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions. This may be due to an irregular disconnection on Verizon’s communication network. Follow the procedure in this TSB to reestablish the connec… - 25-FL-002H OL Mar 3, 2025 · Warranty Program/Extension
Certain 2019 - 2022 model year Veloster N, 2022 - 2023 model year Elantra N, and 2022 - 2023 model year Kona N vehicles may have a Fuel Control Valve (FCV) in the High-Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) assemblies that could allow excess fuel to enter the fuel pump.… - 25-FL-002H TSB Feb 5, 2025 · Warranty Program/Extension
Certain 2019-2022MY Veloster N (JSN), 2022-2023MY Elantra N (CN7N), and 2022-2023MY Kona N (OSN) vehicles are equipped with high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) assemblies that have fuel control valves (FCV) that could allow excess fuel to enter the fuel pump due… - 24-EM-010H Dec 19, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Certain Elantra N (CN7 N), Kona N (OS N), and Veloster N (JS N) vehicles may have DTC P1326 set due to water intrusion in the knock sensor connector during heavy rain or car wash conditions. There is no abnormal engine noise present, and the vehicle may ent… - 24-ST-001H Dec 14, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
N Vehicles are designed to maximize dynamic steering performance. In normal Ackerman steering geometry, the inner front tire turns more than the outer tire to help cornering in low-speed situations, i.e., parking lot maneuvering or sharp U-turns. N vehicles… - 24-01-045H-2 Sep 12, 2024 · Service Campaign
A software update is available for multiple vehicles equipped with either Display Audio 2.0V or the AVN 5th Gen Wide system. - 24-01-045H-1 Aug 28, 2024 · Service Campaign
A software update is available for multiple vehicles equipped with either Display Audio 2.0V or the AVN 5th Gen Wide system. - 24-BE-001H-1 Jul 19, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some vehicles equipped with the AVN 5th Gen Wide system may exhibit a condition where the radio app crashes frequently when entering radio mode and/or displays a message that reads “Uneven Road Ahead, Drive carefully” on the cluster along with a warning sou… - 24-BD-001H Feb 14, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin contains information about the proper removal of the windshield wiper blade protective cover on all models. If the protective cover is not removed correctly, there is a possibility of the rubber insert and rail spring becoming partially separa… - 24-BE-001H Jan 10, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some vehicles equipped with the AVN 5th Gen Wide system may exhibit a condition where the radio app crashes frequently when entering radio mode and/or displays a message that reads “Uneven Road Ahead, Drive carefully” on the cluster along with a warning sou… - 23-EM-005H Oct 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This bulletin provides important checkpoint guidelines when performing engine oil and filter change services.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.