10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,091 miles

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problem #49

Oct 012021

Kona 4-cyl

  • 11,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine was faulty was replaced. The contact was informed that the repairs would be performed several months later. The vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine). The contact stated that the manufacturer and dealer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. Parts distribution disconnect. The failure mileage was 11,000.

- Kalamazoo, MI, USA

problem #48

Oct 072021

Kona

  • 6,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000(ENGINE). The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, an abnormal knocking sound began to emit from the engine as the vehicle began to hesitate and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer confirmed that the failure was linked to the recall; however, the parts for the repair were not yet available. The manufacturer had also been notified of the recall and offered no assistance. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.

- Litchfield, NH, USA

problem #47

Aug 272021

Kona

  • miles
Engine light and engine shaking/sputtering on 8/27/2021 and car stalled out while on interstate at 55 mph. Car taken to Alexandria Hyundai on 8/30. Test confirmed that car failed engine piston test and was told that engine would be replaced. Call to Hyundai Corporation (case #18719921) on 10/7/2021 reveals that request by dealer for engine to be approved for replacement is "pending." It is now 10/11/2021 and car has not been repaired. I think 6 weeks and counting to remedy issue per recall now approaches "failed to remedy the defect within a reasonable time" and dealer should make repair/replacement a priority or replace vehicle at no cost as it only has 14k miles and is less than 1 year old (purchased on 5/31/2020).

- Gaithersburg, MD, USA

problem #46

Sep 042021

Kona

  • 12,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the dealer informed the contact that they were overbooked and could only schedule the recall repair in late October. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, she heard abnormal knocking sounds coming from under the hood. The contact was unsure whether a warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The contact also stated that whenever the vehicle was overheating, the vehicle shuttered violently while driving. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they could only complete the recall repair in 19 days. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000.

- Somonauk, IL, USA

problem #45

Aug 012021

Kona

  • 9,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there were clicking noises heard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. The dealer performed an oil consumption test after 1,000 miles on two separate occasions and diagnosed that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. In the first oil consumption test, it was found that the vehicle had consumed 3 quarts of oil after 1,000 miles. The second oil consumption test found that the vehicle had consumed 2 quarts of oil after 1,000 miles. The vehicle was not repaired, and the dealer informed the contact that the manufacturer wanted a third oil consumption test after 1,000 miles before the recall would be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000.

- Shaker Heights, OH, USA

problem #44

Jun 012021

Kona

  • miles
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the recall and informed the contact that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Greenville, SC, USA

problem #43

Sep 082021

Kona

  • 17,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was making an abnormal sound and the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. Additionally, the brakes were making abnormal squeaking sounds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer performed an engine inspection test and the brake pads were replaced. However, the dealer informed the contact that it was safe to drive the vehicle with the steering wheel making abnormal noise. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case and informed the contact that the Piston Noise Sensing System software for the recall was available for update. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000.

- Ludlow, MA, USA

problem #42

Aug 302021

Kona 4-cyl

  • miles
2020 Hyundai Kona. Consumer writes in regards to NHTSA safety recall 21V-301.

- Douglasville, GA, USA

problem #41

Feb 012021

Kona

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Russell, KY, USA

problem #40

Jul 042021

Kona

  • miles
My vehicle completely died while driving. It was as if I was pressing the gas pedal and I had run out of gas but I had a full tank. Electronics were fine however the engine was extremely hot beyond normal operating temperature with the engine and oil light flashing on and off. The sad part is I just had this vehicle inspected by Hyundai.

- Uniontown, PA, USA

problem #39

Jun 282021

Kona

  • miles
I was told not to drive this vehicle due to risk of crash and or fire. I have contacted Hyundai for 5 weeks and have gotten nowhere. I need this vehicle to drive to Florida from New Mexico on August 18,2021. I have made 37 calls to Hyundai with zero results. I have no other vehicle to drive. Please help. Thank you.

- Clovis, NM, USA

problem #38

Jun 252021

Kona

  • miles
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the of the issue and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- White Plains, NY, USA

problem #37

Apr 282021

Kona

  • miles
engine recal stall or fire

- Championsgate, FL, USA

problem #36

Apr 282021

Kona

  • miles
Defect engine failure stall or fire. Dealership will not reveiw vehicle without charge because no remedy has been destributed. This recall follows the same pattern asn the Hyndai theta lawsuit?

- Championsgate, FL, USA

problem #35

Apr 012021

Kona

  • miles
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Downingtown, PA, USA

problem #34

Jun 252021

Kona

  • miles
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Dothan, AL, USA

problem #33

Apr 232021

Kona

  • miles
Recall 20321V301000HYUNDAI IS INITIATING A NEW RECALL CAMPAIGN 203, A SAFETY RECALL TO ADDRESS A CONDITION INVOLVING ENGINE FAILURES RESULTING IN A VEHICLE STALL & OR FIRE IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2019-2020 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, 2019-2021 HYUNDAI KONA, AND 2019-2021 HYUNDAI VELOSTER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0- LITER "NU" MPI ENGINES AND PRODUCED FOR SALE IN THE U.S. AND CANADA. HYUNDAI IS INITIATING THIS ACTION TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF ITS VEHICLES. This vehicle I purchased brand new from Located in: Universal Hyndai Orlando Address: 12801 South, S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32837 on 1/1/2020. It has 9000 miles on it. This recall is scarey. Since receiving the notice on 4/23/21 there is no remedy on the recall"? So if something happens I will be sure to file a lawsuit to all those directly and indirectly involved. What is the remedy" You cannot issue a recall of this magnitude and do nothing for 3 months since sending out notices. I called Universal Hyndai and they said they cannot do anything without the remedy notification. They also told me they won't cover a loaner vehicle while in repair. I need to speak to someone that knows what is going on and who can handle the rectification of this issue properly. If not give me a replacement vehicle of the same.

- Championsgate, FL, USA

problem #32

Apr 012021

Kona

  • miles
Hello, I was instructed to reach out regarding a recall in my vehicle that is not being taken care of. I lease a 2020 Hyundai Kona. About 5 months ago my vehicle started making an odd noise from the engine. It then started stalling, completely turning off while I was driving Hello, I was instructed to reach out regarding a recall in my vehicle that is not being taken care of. I lease a 2020 Hyundai Kona. About 5 months ago my vehicle started making an odd noise from the engine. It then started stalling, completely turning off while I was in the middle of the road, driving it. I reached out to my Hyundai dealership who had me bring it in 3 times to check the oil. They told me that there was nothing they could do. I have since received a letter stating there is a recall on my vehicle but there is no remedy in place and they do not have courtesy cars. So I am stuck making payments on a leased vehicle that is completely unsafe to drive. I am unsure where to go from here. I look forward to your response. Thank you.

- Port Murray , NJ, USA

problem #31

May 162021

Kona

  • 8,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while stationary, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was slow to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who stated the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Parkville, MD, USA

problem #30

May 162021

Kona

  • 18,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, she heard an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that the vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The contact stated that she had not received a call back however, she received a recall notification. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

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