Model year 2018 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2018 Hyundai Kona: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2018 Hyundai Kona at 27–30 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 75 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
0
EPA combined mpg
27–30
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Hyundai dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2018 Hyundai Kona recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2018 Hyundai Kona, newest first.
No recalls are listed for the 2018 Hyundai Kona in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2018 Hyundai Kona fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City/Hwy/Comb | Fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kona AWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 7-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 26/29/27 mpg | $2,500 | 324 |
| Kona AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-speed | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | 25/30/27 mpg | $2,500 | 326 |
| Kona FWD | 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic 7-speed | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 28/32/30 mpg | $2,250 | 303 |
| Kona FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic 6-speed | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | 27/33/30 mpg | $2,250 | 300 |
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2018 Hyundai Kona crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested vehicle | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk | Forward collision warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Hyundai Kona SUV AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | — | Optional |
| 2018 Hyundai Kona SUV FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | — | Optional |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2018 Hyundai Kona owner complaints
Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Hyundai Kona, most recently on Sep 19, 2026. 9 mention a crash, 10 a fire, 12 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
| Component named in complaints | Mentions |
|---|---|
| Engine | 42 |
| Unknown or other | 25 |
| Power train | 11 |
| Electrical system | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 |
| Structure: Body | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 |
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.
Other Hyundai Kona model years
| Year | Combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Kona | 26–31 mpg | — | — | 4/5 |
| 2026 Kona | 26–31 mpg | 3 | 10 | 4/5 |
| 2025 Kona | 26–31 mpg · 103–118 MPGe | 1 | 29 | 4/5 |
| 2024 Kona | 26–31 mpg · 116–118 MPGe | 4 | 68 | 4/5 |
| 2023 Kona | 23–32 mpg · 120 MPGe | 2 | 75 | 5/5 |
| 2022 Kona | 23–32 mpg · 120 MPGe | 2 | 130 | 5/5 |
| 2021 Kona | 27–30 mpg · 120 MPGe | 3 | 147 | 5/5 |
| 2020 Kona | 27–30 mpg · 120 MPGe | 5 | 189 | 5/5 |
| 2019 Kona | 27–30 mpg · 120 MPGe | 4 | 252 | 5/5 |
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Other 2018 Hyundai models
Sources
- Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
- Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
- Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
- Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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