NHTSA lists 4 complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Kona N, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-10.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as HYUNDAI KONA N.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| electrical electronic | 2 | 50.0% | 0.86 |
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| loss of control | 1 | 25.0% | 0.83 |
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| mechanical failure | 1 | 25.0% | 0.75 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 4 | 100.0% | 0.87 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 4 tagged complaints of 4 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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1 recalls.
Date: 2024-07-11. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Defect: 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. (excerpt)
Consequence: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
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 servic (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
27 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 |
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| AIR BAGS | 5 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
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| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
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| ENGINE MECHANICAL | 1 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
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11033839
Date: 2026-06-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
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 drivability and judder symptoms. Certain 8WDCTs (
11033710
Date: 2026-05-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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 Navigation Map and Software Update Key Improv
11032720
Date: 2026-05-16. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
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 providing vehicles of outstanding quality and
11031397
Date: 2026-04-18. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
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 original retail delivery or date of first use (
11031398
Date: 2026-04-18. Type: Warranty Program/Extension. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
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 original retail delivery or date of first use (
11032522
Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety advisory regarding dangerous, counterfeit drivera side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN), that have been identified in U.S. vehicles following prio
11032523
Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of substandard and dangerous drivera s-side airbag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co., Ltd. (DTN). These inflators were not supplied, approved, or authorized by the ve
11027045
Date: 2025-12-19. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.
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 (a ZF-TRW ACUsa ) that are vulnerable to a condition called electrical overstress, which may cause the vehiclesa airbags and other saf
11027046
Date: 2025-12-19. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.
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 contacts, please review the corresponding dea
11027047
Date: 2025-12-19. Type: Other. Systems: AIR BAGS.
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 regarding settlement benefits and contacts, ple