Year-by-year data table
| Year | Score | Verdict | Running cost / yr | NHTSA complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 88 | BUY | $4,135 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 | 86 | BUY | $4,283 | 7 | 2 |
Running cost is fuel or energy plus the maintenance band midpoint for that car at its age today, re-priced to your country. Purchase price, insurance and depreciation are not included.
Photographs and every generation of the Kona N, through the years →
Kona N sub-models & family
What goes wrong on the Hyundai Kona N
Across every Kona N model year in our index, owners report these component groups most often. The cost beside each one is the representative repair for that group at a US independent shop, re-priced to your country.
- Engine6 complaints across all Kona N years · typical job: Cooling-system or timing-drive repair$1,040–$2,220
- Electrical System5 complaints across all Kona N years · typical job: Alternator, battery-drain or body-module diagnosis and replacement$540–$1,310
- Unknown Or Other3 complaints across all Kona N years · typical job: Diagnosis and mixed repair$360–$940
- Power Train3 complaints across all Kona N years · typical job: Transmission service or clutch-pack repair$1,290–$4,040
- Suspension1 complaints across all Kona N years · typical job: Struts, springs and control-arm bushings, one axle$780–$1,580
- Steering1 complaints across all Kona N years · typical job: Electric power-steering rack or column motor replacement$1,020–$2,500
Flat-rate labour hours x local shop rate plus a parts band. An estimate of what this class of failure costs, not a quote. Formula.
FAQ
What is the most common Hyundai Kona N problem?
6 of the complaints filed against the Kona N across all its model years sit in the Engine group — more than any other component.
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Sources: NHTSA, EPA · Methodology · Updated 2026-10-04
