10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
494 miles

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problem #6

Apr 242023

Kona 4-cyl

  • miles
I was hearing a weird sound when turning the steering wheel and it reminded me of the same noise that happened before in March 2020 when the column and housing (part number 56390-39000)as well as bolt-safety lock (part number 81919-31000) were replaced at Boulder Hyundai (now called Foundation). This was covered under warranty then as the mileage was 24,928. The notes say: Customer states that there is a sound when turning the wheel. Technician confirmed customer complaint. Sound coming from steering wheel described as -??growling-??. Found TSB that states if sound is heard to remove and replace steering housing and assembly. Technician removed and replaced steering wheel column and assembly. Test drove to ensure proper operation. All is okay. When this happened again I told Manly Hyundai, and the service advisor said it was the worm gear. However I still had to pay for a diagnosis and repair ($225.09). If this is common, and there is a TSB, I-??m very disappointed with what has happened (again I believe). The notes say: Confirmed noise at steering column. Worm shaft bearing noise. Recommend replacing small bearing kit as per TSB 22-ST-005H-1. Replaced worm shaft bearing as per previous diagnosis. Removed old component. Installed new bearing. OK at this time. Noise gone. [Part number ?56359-L1AAAFFF Bearing Kit, also has 84586.] The Kona now has 84,580 + miles. I don-??t know how serious the problem is but I knew the sound wasn-??t right and I don-??t want the steering to fail. I really don-??t want this to happen again. Your attention to this is appreciated. Sincerely, [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Novato, CA, USA

problem #5

Mar 082023

Kona

  • miles
Trying to pull off the free way to the right and it decided to go left in front of a truck. It likes to take control. Scary. I have not had the car even 2 months.

- Redding, CA, USA

problem #4

Jun 222021

Kona

  • miles
Accident due to recall

- Highland Falls, NY, USA

problem #3

Oct 192020

Kona

  • 2,400 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, an unknown warning light flashed on and off intermittently. The contact looked in the owners manual and became aware of a failure of the electric steering system. The manual instructed that the vehicle should not be driven. The vehicle was taken to pride Hyundai of seekonk (11 taunton avenue, seekonk, MA 02771, (508) 336-7880 however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. Another dealer diagnosed the vehicle but was unable to duplicate the failure or retrieve a trouble code. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The contact was provided a case number. The failure mileage was 2,400.

- Providence, RI, USA

problem #2

Jul 262020

Kona

  • 44 miles
When I drive the car on the street and freeway I have to hold the steering wheel in place so I don't go into the next lane. The car feels like it hydroplanes and shifts on the freeway. When turning the car shifts as well. The car bounces when driving and on the freeway when I go over a bump I have to pull the wheel so the car doesn't go into the next lane. The car lags when accelerating. One tire wasn't holding air so I took it to the tire center to have it fixed. The car drives this way everyday.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #1

Jul 022020

Kona

  • 519 miles
While driving over 40mph, vehicle wanders from left to right without driver input. The electronic power steering requires constant driver input to correct direction of travel and is most evident on straight 4 lane highway, condition was shared with henderson (Nevada)) Hyundai superstore on 20 mile drive. Purchased new 6/27/20

- Searchlight, NV, USA