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Buying a used 2020 Hyundai Kona? Check these 2 recalls first
One critical recall dominates this year: engines on the Elantra, Kona and Veloster can fail and burn. The other is administrative — a sticker listing the wrong axle weight limit. The unverified complaint file points the same direction as the recall: of 158 reports to NHTSA, 105 are filed under engine and 20 under power train, with 8 crashes, 3 fires and 12 injuries recorded. Engine service history is the central question on this one.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Ask whether the engine recall remedy or any engine replacement was performed
- Request full oil change and service records for the engine
- Listen for knocking and check for oil consumption on a cold start
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Hyundai dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 Hyundai Kona
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Elantra, Kona, Veloster engines can fail and burn | Engine | critical |
| Hyundai Kona sticker lists wrong axle weight limit | Equipment | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
158 complaints filed for this model year, including 8 mentioning a crash, 3 a fire and 12 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 105 | Yes |
| Power Train | 20 | None found |
| Electrical System | 11 | None found |
| Speed Control | 7 | None found |
| Steering | 7 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 7 | None found |