NHTSA vehicle safety data
2023 Hyundai Kona
The 2023 Hyundai Kona has 1 NHTSA recall and 61 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Hyundai dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2023 Hyundai Kona, including NCAP crash-test ratings. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP
NHTSA #23V526000Reported July 27, 2023 · Hyundai Motor America
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Free manufacturer 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.
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.