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VIN KM8K6CAB4PU999455 identifies a sport utility vehicle โ the 2023 Hyundai Kona SEL. This specific unit was assembled at the UL-SAN, SOUTH KOREA facility. It is equipped with 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 and a 2L 4 Cyl engine producing 147 hp.
This vehicle carries an 1 open NHTSA recall. Affected systems include power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:pump. All recalls must be repaired by a Hyundai dealer at no charge to the owner. Verify current recall status at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
The EPA rates this vehicle at 31 MPG combined (28 city / 36 highway), which represents reasonable fuel economy. Annual fuel cost is estimated at $2000 at national average gas prices. It scores 6/10 on the EPA greenhouse gas scale, emitting 288 g COโ/mile.
Based on vehicle class, trim, and U.S. market data, this 2023 Hyundai Kona SEL falls in an estimated used-market range of $22,600โ$29,900. The recall history may provide some negotiating leverage. Verify actual market value with Kelley Blue Book or Edmunds using specific mileage and condition.
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About the 2023 HYUNDAI Kona
The 2023 Hyundai Kona is a sport utility vehicle. For detailed model history and owner reviews, see Edmunds, Car and Driver, or Consumer Reports for the 2023 model year evaluation.
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Type: MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Body: Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Plant: UL-SAN, SOUTH KOREA
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NHTSA Recalls
1 Open Recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade...
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Owner Complaints
61 filed with NHTSA
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Kona. The contact...
My horn is not working again. It was replaced...
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Fuel Economy
31 MPG Combined
City: 28 MPG
Hwy: 36 MPG
Combined: 31 MPG
Fuel: Gasoline
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Estimated Market Value
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Market estimate
$22,600โ$29,900
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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP
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...
Risk: An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
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...
TSBs are manufacturer repair instructions issued to dealerships. They are not safety recalls. If you're experiencing an issue, ask your dealer if a TSB applies.
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Owner Complaints
POWER TRAIN04/01/2026
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Kona. The contact...
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle hesitated before driving...
UNKNOWN OR OTHER03/28/2026
My horn is not working again. It was replaced...
My horn is not working again. It was replaced when I initially got the Kona in 2023. It did not work coming out of the dealership. And now...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM03/24/2026
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Kona. The contact...
The contact owns a 2023 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that the horn was working intermittently. The horn occasionally operated but had become permanently inoperable. The dealer was...
UNKNOWN OR OTHER02/28/2026
Liftgate was clicking leaving interior lights on Drained battery-...
Liftgate was clicking leaving interior lights on Drained battery- had to buy new battery! NOW Liftgate wil NOT open at all.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER02/10/2026
Dear Hyundai Motor America Consumer Affairs, I am formally...
Dear Hyundai Motor America Consumer Affairs, I am formally escalating a safety defect involving my 2023 Hyundai Kona, VIN [XXX] , purchased [XXX]. Since the purchase, the vehicleโs...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE02/03/2026
Rear latch unlocks while vehicle is running or not...
Rear latch unlocks while vehicle is running or not running up to 30 times at once. Rear latch unlocks without key being in vehicle. This has been reported...
UNKNOWN OR OTHER01/13/2026
I brought vehicle in once for horn not working...
I brought vehicle in once for horn not working to dealer. They fixed it. Seven months later in a near traffic incident horn not working. Outside temperatures were...
UNKNOWN OR OTHERโ 1 Injury01/04/2026
Safety system that automatically puts the car in park...
Safety system that automatically puts the car in park if a door is opened while in gear failed to apply
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This vehicle has 1 open recall(s). Use this as leverage — ask the seller to confirm all recalls are resolved or reduce the price accordingly. Unresolved recalls cost dealers time and money to fix.
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No model-specific issue notes in our database for this year. The 61 NHTSA complaints filed provide the best available signal — review them in the Owner Complaints section above.
Estimated national average for this vehicle: $1,250/year. Your actual rate depends on your driving record, location, age, and coverage level.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does VIN KM8K6CAB4PU999455 decode to?+
VIN KM8K6CAB4PU999455 decodes to a 2023 HYUNDAI Kona SEL, assembled in UL-SAN, SOUTH KOREA.
How many recalls does this 2023 HYUNDAI Kona have?+
This 2023 HYUNDAI Kona has 1 open recall on record with NHTSA. Recalls are safety-related and should be resolved by a dealership at no charge to the owner.
Is it safe to buy a 2023 HYUNDAI Kona with open recalls?+
Open recalls don't necessarily mean the vehicle is unsafe to drive, but they should be addressed promptly. Contact a HYUNDAI dealer with this VIN to confirm which recalls have been completed and schedule any outstanding repairs โ they are always free of charge.
What is the estimated value of this 2023 HYUNDAI Kona?+
Based on vehicle age, body type, trim level, and U.S. market data, this 2023 HYUNDAI Kona SEL is estimated at $22,600โ$29,900. Verify with Kelley Blue Book or Edmunds for a precise appraisal based on mileage and condition.
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What fuel economy does a 2023 HYUNDAI Kona get?+
According to EPA data, the 2023 HYUNDAI Kona gets approximately 31 MPG combined (28 city / 36 highway). Estimated annual fuel cost is $2,000.