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2023 Hyundai Kona N Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2023 Hyundai Kona N has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 4 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Hyundai dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 Hyundai Kona N, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2023 Hyundai Kona N owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Hyundai Kona N, describing incidents dated September 9, 2023 to March 7, 2024.

Most-cited components

Engine 3 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Power Train 1 complaint
Steering 1 complaint
Suspension 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11576498 · Filed March 10, 2024
The knock sensor on the engine fails when exposed to any amount of water. The car is designed in a way that lets on too much. It’s something that is VERY common amongst owners of these vehicles. It’s a safety flaw that needs to be fixed because it puts the car in “limp” mode. That makes the car…
ODI #11576357 · Filed March 9, 2024
After washing my '23 Kona N in a hand car wash, I experienced a sudden, complete loss of power as I was pulling into traffic immediately afterwards, nearly resulting in a rear-end collision. There was a flashing check engine light (CEL or MIL) on the dash, and I had to have the vehicle towed to a…
ODI #11557297 · Filed November 28, 2023
Car tends to jerk and almost jump when first pulling out of almost anywhere. Seems to have happened with other people with the same car. When you turn after pulling out sometimes, the car will jump and the suspension sounds like it’s jumping. The particular issue makes it hard to steer and can…

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Loss of Drive Power from Fuel Pump Failure

NHTSA #24V528000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump — Control/Drive Module · NHTSA notice

Reported July 11, 2024 · Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected: 54,647 vehicles

Repair completion: 83.02% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Hyundai campaign 262-023G · Owners notified September 9, 2024 · Vehicles built October 5, 2021 – April 25, 2023 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

2023 Hyundai Kona N SUV FWD

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Crash

Driver: 5, Passenger: 5

Side Pole

Rollover

14% rollover risk

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control Forward Collision Warning Lane Departure Warning

4 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Hyundai Kona N.

Engine

ODI #11576498

Incident: February 21, 2024 · Filed: March 10, 2024

The knock sensor on the engine fails when exposed to any amount of water. The car is designed in a way that lets on too much. It’s something that is VERY common amongst owners of these vehicles. It’s a safety flaw that needs to be fixed because it puts the car in “limp” mode. That makes the car instantly halt acceleration. Please hold Hyundai accountable

Power Train; Electrical System; Engine

ODI #11576357

Incident: March 7, 2024 · Filed: March 9, 2024

After washing my '23 Kona N in a hand car wash, I experienced a sudden, complete loss of power as I was pulling into traffic immediately afterwards, nearly resulting in a rear-end collision. There was a flashing check engine light (CEL or MIL) on the dash, and I had to have the vehicle towed to a dealership. The stored OBD-II code is P132600 (knock sensor). The car has only 16k miles on it. This is a KNOWN ISSUE, and there are complaints about it all over Reddit, Facebook, and other Internet sites, and it also affects the same generation Elantra N. This issue can occur ANY TIME THE VEHICLE GETS WET. It is unacceptable that simply washing my car or driving my vehicle in the rain can cause me to lose all power and create an unsafe driving condition. PLEASE compel Hyundai to address this safety issue with a recall.

Steering; Suspension; Unknown or Other

ODI #11557297

Incident: November 28, 2023 · Filed: November 28, 2023

Car tends to jerk and almost jump when first pulling out of almost anywhere. Seems to have happened with other people with the same car. When you turn after pulling out sometimes, the car will jump and the suspension sounds like it’s jumping. The particular issue makes it hard to steer and can easily make the car lose control for anyone not experienced.

Engine

ODI #11544297

Incident: September 9, 2023 · Filed: September 13, 2023

I took my vehicle through a touch free car wash. After the wash the vehicle sat for about 10 to 20 minutes while I dried off the exterior and cleaned out my interior. After leaving the car wash the car made it less than a mile down the road and illuminated a flashing check engine light with a P132600 code implying a connection rod failure detected by the knock sensor. As of time of reporting the vehicle is still waiting to be serviced by the dealership as it is still under warranty. Safety can be impacted as the vehicle will immediately go into limp mode, throttling performance.

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