2018 Hyundai Kona Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 33%of 75 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,442miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2018 Hyundai Kona, 33% of the 75 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,442 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When going from gas to brake, even at low speed the car lurches forward, even after the brake is compressed. I have been in two crashes now with the same car tis has happened. I see that in australia, over 4000 of the same cars were recalled for this issue. Two years ago I crashed into a tree. This morning I crashed into my garage door and demolished it.”
NHTSA complaint #11363820, filed 2020-10, 32,000 miles“When car she starts car and in morning and night , when I puts in gear and and steps on gas the headlights flicker off and on until she gets on road about a mile. Had this check at Hyundai dealer and they said nothing is wrong but it still continue to do this. This could be hazard when I drive in the dark.”
NHTSA complaint #11210012, filed 2019-05, 12,676 miles“Blind spot warning ⚠️ appeared like this for about an hour. The system turned off for no reason at 5000 miles, this has never happened before or since. I was in cruse control but this was not affected. The system came back online by itself an hour later. I tried repeatedly to get it to come back on myself but it did not work. Clear weather, no traffic or other issues. I was driving on the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11192689, filed 2019-03, 5,000 miles“Bcw (blind collision warning) now for the second time about 3000 miles apart from the first time at 8960 and now at 11246 automatically shut off while driving in perfect weather, no grime or mud anywhere near or on the sensors in rear bumper. Turns off warning triangle turns on for approx 15 minutes then turns on leaving without any warning.”
NHTSA complaint #11145203, filed 2018-11, 11,246 miles“Car antenna broke off while driving on the interstate. Possible projectile that can cause an accident. Airconditioning system in the car smells like mildew. Possible prolong exposure that can cause a health hazard. It only happens when the car starts every time.”
NHTSA complaint #11243497, filed 2019-08, 14,000 milesOther or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 30% |
| 2025 | 6 | 21% |
| 2024 | 5 | 9% |
| 2023 | 19 | 29% |
| 2022 | 26 | 26% |
| 2021 | 19 | 16% |
| 2020 | 17 | 10% |
| 2019 | 21 | 11% |
| 2018 | 25 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2018 Hyundai Kona
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Hyundai Kona
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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