The 2026 Hyundai Kona is a SUV. Expert analysis gives it a score of 8.1/10. Pros: Effective air conditioning that handles the local heat with ease; Relatively accessible customer service locally, despite sometimes long wait times; High reliability and advanced safety technology (HAC, ESC, ABS brakes). Common concerns: Long wait times at service centers during busy periods (holidays, year-end); Concerns about relatively high maintenance costs compared to other vehicles in the category; High wind noise at higher speeds (above 100 km/h). Hyundai Kona owners locally report that the vehicle suits dense urban driving conditions and the intense heat, with powerful air conditioning that handles even the hottest midday hours well. local drivers note that Hyundai the local service is generally available and professional, although wait times at service centers can be long during the holiday season. There are 9 NHTSA recalls associated with this model.
3 NHTSA recalls for Hyundai Kona 2026
- Instrument Cluster/Panel โ Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
- Buckle Assembly โ Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Kona Electric and 2026 Kona vehicles. The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.
- Arm โ Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Kona vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.