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Fuel systemPart report

2020 Hyundai Kona Fuel system Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
2%of 162 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2020 Hyundai Kona, 2% of the 162 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“When stopped at a light, I hit the gas and the car just sputtered. The car jolted and did not move, finally, hit the gas again it was able to move. It has happen before. My roommate's Dad told me I need to keep track of problem and file a report. I was told the injectors needed to be cleaned. I put injector cleaner into it, It seem to help but it happened again. It seems the dealer just says something needs to be cleaned.”

NHTSA complaint #11616081, filed 2024-09

“While driving on the highway, our vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating without warning, forcing us to pull over immediately. There were no warning lamps, messages, or prior symptoms before the failure occurred. We had to stop on a narrow shoulder with no guardrails, leaving us exposed to fast-moving traffic and putting our safety at serious risk. The vehicle was inspected by a local dealership, who diagnosed the issue as a failed fuel injector. This component is available for inspection upon request. The problem has not been reproduced, but the diagnosis has been confirmed by the dealer.”

NHTSA complaint #11676648, filed 2025-07

“The car failed to accelerate on highway on multiple occasions, including when slowing down and then trying to accelerate when pulling out on highways.”

NHTSA complaint #11745092, filed 2026-06

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026110%
202514%
202346%
202222%
202154%
202042%
2019105%
201845%

Other parts of the 2020 Hyundai Kona

Engine
109 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
20 complaints
Other or unknown
17 complaints
Electrical system
11 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
7 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Lane departure
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 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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