How many recalls does the 2018 Hyundai Kona have?

The 2018 Hyundai Kona has 1 recall on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2018 Hyundai Kona?

The most recent recall was issued on November 17, 2025 and relates to the other system.

Is the 2018 Hyundai Kona affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 1 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

2018 Hyundai Kona: Complaints

Fuel Economy (EPA Estimates)

27–30 mpg combined

7.8–8.7 L/100km

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

City25–28 mpg(8.4–9.4 L/100km)

Highway29–33 mpg(7.1–8.1 L/100km)

Combined27–30 mpg(7.8–8.7 L/100km)

Est. Annual Fuel Cost$2,100–$2,300/yr

Tailpipe CO₂300–326 g/mi

EPA GHG Score6–7/10

Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.

2018 Hyundai Kona Owner Complaints

Engine complaints dominate the 2018 Kona's complaint record by a wide margin. The most common thread is unexpected stalling, owners frequently describe the engine cutting out without warning, sometimes at highway speeds, with no prior symptoms or warning lights. When the vehicle does signal trouble beforehand, owners report the check engine light illuminating alongside sputtering, hesitation, and sluggish acceleration. Excessive oil consumption shows up across multiple reports as well, with owners describing oil turning black quickly between changes and the engine burning through oil within weeks. Several complaints note that stalling led to a dealer or shop diagnosis of engine failure requiring replacement. Powertrain complaints follow at a distance, overlapping somewhat with the engine theme around hesitation and rough power delivery. The airbag category has only two reports and doesn't form a clear pattern. The recurring engine stall-plus-oil-consumption combination is the standout complaint profile for this model year.

71

Total Complaints

9

Crash-Related

10

Fire-Related

8

With Injuries

By System

engine
24
unknown or other
20
power train
8
air bags

2018 Hyundai Kona Recalls

1 Recall

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Transport CanadaMedium Risk

November 17, 2025

OTHER

At a glance

What can fail

Water can seep into the horn assembly and corrode the electrical contacts, causing the horn to malfunction or stop working.

What the fix does

Hyundai will provide an extended 10-year/200,000 km warranty to replace a faulty horn at no cost. Test your horn regularly and contact a dealer if it doesn't work.

332,486 vehicles affected

Transport Canada #2025636 — full official notice →

Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.

2018 Hyundai Kona

Fuel Economy (EPA Estimates)

2018 Hyundai Kona Owner Complaints

2018 Hyundai Kona Recalls

1 Recall

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