Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (65.1% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Engine complaints here are 5.2× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 99 · 65.1% | Recalled | Recall 21V301000 |
| Power Train | 18 · 11.8% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 8 · 5.3% | Investigation closed | DP22005 → recall 22V063000 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 · 4.6% | No official action | — |
| Steering | 7 · 4.6% | No official action | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 6 · 3.9% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 152 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 21V301000 · 2021 · reported 04/28/2021
A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 20V022000 · 2020 · reported 01/17/2020
An incorrect GAWR could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“Car has extreme oil consumption and power stalls which are related to a recall in 2021 for bad poston rings which werent properly heat protected…”NHTSA complaint 11684798 — filed 09/03/2025 · ENGINE
“Vehicle showed these warning lights while stalling out at stop signs: FCA, ESC, and DBC. She was able to turn off the car and restart…”NHTSA complaint 11683888 — filed 08/29/2025 · ENGINE
“I am the original owner of a 2020 Hyundai Kona equipped with the 2.0L Nu MPI engine. This engine has been subject to known manufacturing…”NHTSA complaint 11677887 — filed 08/01/2025 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 99 of 152 NHTSA complaints (65.1%), followed by power train (18), unspecified/other issues (17), electrical system (8). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
152 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 8 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 12 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V301000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
