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2018 Hyundai Kona Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 74 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2018 Hyundai Kona

The 2018 Hyundai Kona has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

0
NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
74
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
9
Crashes + Injuries
10 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Hyundai Kona

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2018 Hyundai Kona.

While this is a positive sign, recall status can change. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing.

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Most Common Problems — 2018 Hyundai Kona

Based on 74 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
21
Unknown Or Other
19
Power Train
11
Electrical System
7
Engine And Engine Cooling
3
Structure
3
Air Bags
2
Exterior Lighting
2
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Hyundai Kona — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

2012 0 complaints 2013 0 complaints 2014 0 complaints 2015 0 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 0 complaints 2018 74 complaints 2019 185 complaints 2020 152 complaints 2021 113 complaints 2022 94 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2019, 2020, 2021 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2012, 2013, 2014 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Hyundai Kona

Is the 2018 Hyundai Kona reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Hyundai Kona has no open recalls and 74 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2018 Hyundai Kona have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2018 Hyundai Kona. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing as recalls can be added at any time.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Hyundai Kona?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Hyundai Kona are: Engine, Unknown Or Other, Power Train, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Hyundai Kona safe to buy?
The 2018 Hyundai Kona has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Hyundai Kona should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Hyundai Kona are: 2012, 2013, 2014. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2019, 2020, 2021.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.