2022 Hyundai Kona
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2022 Hyundai Kona.
What to watch for on the 2022 Hyundai Kona
Piston Oil Ring Failure (Recall)
Some early engines were recalled because improperly heat-treated piston oil rings can lead to oil consumption and engine damage.
Which of these apply to your 2022 Kona?
Your guide shows which apply to the exact car, and what to ask the seller.
What 101 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
2022 Hyundai Kona at a glance
- Trims
- Kona ElectricLimitedNN LineSESEL
- Engine
- Electric Motor, 1.6L 4-Cylinder Turbo, 2.0L 4-Cylinder Turbo, 2.0L 4-Cylinder
- Transmission
- Automatic 1-spd, DCT 7-spd, DCT 8-spd, CVT
- Drivetrain
- FWD, AWD
- Fuel
- Electric, Gasoline
- Body style
- SUV
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2022 Hyundai Kona?
Owners have filed 101 complaints about the 2022 Hyundai Kona with NHTSA, most often about the engine. No recall campaigns are on file for this model year. Known problems on its engines include piston oil ring failure. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 2022 Hyundai Kona reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2022 Hyundai Kona?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2022 Hyundai Kona listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.