https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Hyundai Kona N. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 05:48:52 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n#complaint-2127518 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT There would be a stumble when accelerating up to highway speeds at random times. During acceleration on a highway on August 30, 2025, that stumble became constant and the engine light came on. Exhaust sounds was no longer smooth and constant but rather a constant sputter. Greater vibration was felt in the car anytime the accelerator was depressed. Pulled off the highway and can visually see the mo https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n#complaint-2088785 Sun, 04 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Knock sensor code P1326 has set my car into limp mode twice from getting wet after a car wash once and the other driving on a rainy day. Both times the dealership has replaced the knock sensor. The car suddenly loosing power on the highway going 65pmh and stock at only able 2k rpm is not safe. It's a known issues that yet to receive a recall or at least permanent fix. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n#complaint-2088786 Sun, 04 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Knock sensor code P1326 has set my car into limp mode twice from getting wet after a car wash once and the other driving on a rainy day. Both times the dealership has replaced the knock sensor. The car suddenly loosing power on the highway going 65pmh and stock at only able 2k rpm is not safe. It's a known issues that yet to receive a recall or at least permanent fix. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n#complaint-2088787 Sun, 04 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Knock sensor code P1326 has set my car into limp mode twice from getting wet after a car wash once and the other driving on a rainy day. Both times the dealership has replaced the knock sensor. The car suddenly loosing power on the highway going 65pmh and stock at only able 2k rpm is not safe. It's a known issues that yet to receive a recall or at least permanent fix. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n#complaint-2021509 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT While driving on the interstate, the car went into limp mode (does not rev above 2000 rpm). I was unable to maintain speed or merge back into interstate. The dealership has inspected the vehicle, however, they confirm everything is normal. The car did give an engine error code of P132600 for Powertrain. This is the second time this issue has occurred, the dealership replaced the knock sensor the https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n#complaint-2021510 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT While driving on the interstate, the car went into limp mode (does not rev above 2000 rpm). I was unable to maintain speed or merge back into interstate. The dealership has inspected the vehicle, however, they confirm everything is normal. The car did give an engine error code of P132600 for Powertrain. This is the second time this issue has occurred, the dealership replaced the knock sensor the https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n#complaint-2021512 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT While driving after a recent car wash, my car entered limp mode, limiting the engine to 2000 RPM. Multiple warning lights for electrical, safety, and engine issues appeared on the dashboard, and the error code P211800 was displayed. Despite being inspected at the dealership, the issue couldn’t be reproduced, and the error code disappeared. This problem has occurred twice, but each time the dealers https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n#complaint-2021513 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT While driving after a recent car wash, my car entered limp mode, limiting the engine to 2000 RPM. Multiple warning lights for electrical, safety, and engine issues appeared on the dashboard, and the error code P211800 was displayed. Despite being inspected at the dealership, the issue couldn’t be reproduced, and the error code disappeared. This problem has occurred twice, but each time the dealers https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n#complaint-2021514 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT While driving after a recent car wash, my car entered limp mode, limiting the engine to 2000 RPM. Multiple warning lights for electrical, safety, and engine issues appeared on the dashboard, and the error code P211800 was displayed. Despite being inspected at the dealership, the issue couldn’t be reproduced, and the error code disappeared. This problem has occurred twice, but each time the dealers https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n#complaint-2010292 Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Kona N. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V528000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning lig https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n#recall-24V528000-hyundai-hyundai-kona-n-2023 Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n#recall-24V528000-hyundai-hyundai-kona-n-2022 Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n#complaint-1974030 Sun, 10 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n#complaint-1973816 Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 i https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n#complaint-1973817 Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 i https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n#complaint-1973818 Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT 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 i https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n#complaint-1958264 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT I bought a used from Route46Nissan. Horn wasn't working when I bought the car and battery was also dead which I had to pay out of pocket to replace. I realized that two tires have side bubbles and which is extremely unsafe which they sold the car like that with security issues. They sold me a warranty and they are not keeping their promises for the stuff that they need to fix https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n#complaint-1958265 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT I bought a used from Route46Nissan. Horn wasn't working when I bought the car and battery was also dead which I had to pay out of pocket to replace. I realized that two tires have side bubbles and which is extremely unsafe which they sold the car like that with security issues. They sold me a warranty and they are not keeping their promises for the stuff that they need to fix https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n#complaint-1946230 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n#complaint-1946231 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n#complaint-1946232 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n#complaint-1934063 Sun, 08 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT Horn stopped functioning https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n#complaint-1934064 Sun, 08 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT Horn stopped functioning https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n#complaint-1927416 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 v https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n https://plaincars.com/make/hyundai-kona-n#recall-22V746000-hyundai-hyundai-kona-n-2022 Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.