Model year 2023 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2023 Hyundai Kona: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 Hyundai Kona at 23–32 mpg combined (gas versions) and 120 MPGe combined with 258 miles of EPA-rated range across 6 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 75 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

23–32

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as KONA ELECTRIC, KONA N.

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.

2023 Hyundai Kona recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2023 Hyundai Kona, newest first.

Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump: Control/drive module

NHTSA 24V528000 Reported Jul 11, 2024

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 262-023G)
Units affected: 54,647 (estimate)
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Genesis G70, 2022-2023 Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update engine control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 9, 2024. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 262 and 023G.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Power train: Automatic transmission: Fluid/lubricant: Pump

NHTSA 23V526000 Reported Jul 27, 2023 Park outside

Filed by: Hyundai Motor America (manufacturer recall no. 246)
Units affected: 52,109 (estimate)
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
Risk: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2023 Hyundai Kona fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination; electric figures are in MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent). 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.

2023 Hyundai Kona EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Electric range	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Kona AWD	1.6L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-speed	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	27/32/29 mpg	—	$2,300	311
Kona AWD	2.0L 4-cyl	CVT (1 modes)	All-Wheel Drive	Regular	28/33/30 mpg	—	$2,250	301
Kona Electric	Electric (TBD)	Single-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Electricity	134/106/120 MPGe	258 mi 27.5 kWh/100 mi	$600	0
Kona FWD	1.6L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 7-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	29/35/32 mpg	—	$2,100	284
Kona FWD	2.0L 4-cyl	CVT (1 modes)	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	30/35/32 mpg	—	$2,100	281
Kona N	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic 8-speed	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	20/27/23 mpg	—	$3,550	396

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.

2023 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.

2023 Hyundai Kona NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2023 Hyundai Kona Electric SUV FWD	Not rated	4 stars	5 stars	Not rated	—	Standard & Optional
2023 Hyundai Kona N SUV FWD	Not rated	Not rated	5 stars	4 stars	14.1%	Standard
2023 Hyundai Kona SUV AWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	13.6%	Standard & Optional
2023 Hyundai Kona SUV FWD	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars	14.1%	Standard & 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.

2023 Hyundai Kona owner complaints

Owners have filed 75 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Hyundai Kona, most recently on Oct 3, 2026. 4 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 3 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2023 Hyundai Kona complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Electrical system	25
Unknown or other	20
Engine	11
Power train	11
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking	7
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings	7
Vehicle speed control	7
Electrical system: Horn	6
Fuel/propulsion system	5
Service brakes	4

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

Hyundai Kona by model year
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
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
2018 Kona	27–30 mpg	0	75	—

All Hyundai Kona years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2023 Hyundai models

2023 Hyundai Elantra 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 2023 Hyundai Nexo 2023 Hyundai Palisade 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe 2023 Hyundai Sonata 2023 Hyundai Tucson 2023 Hyundai Venue

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.
NHTSA, EPA and DOE do not endorse OpenVIN. Vehicle names identify vehicles only; OpenVIN is not affiliated with Hyundai.