2021 Hyundai Kona Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 120 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 2021 Hyundai Kona, 2% of the 120 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.
“I am writing to formally escalate a serious safety concern regarding my 2021 Hyundai Kona Ultimate, which was sold to me as a new vehicle in April 2021 but was equipped with tires manufactured in 2019 at the time of delivery. This issue raises significant concerns regarding product safety, quality control, and customer protection. I have already contacted Hyundai Customer Care and have been working with a case manager regarding this matter. During our conversation on February 23, 2026, I was informed that the issue would be investigated and that I would receive an update by February 27, 2026. …”
NHTSA complaint #11722507, filed 2026-03“I recently blew out my front tire and put on the Hyundai supplied emergency spare. Within 15 minutes of driving, no more than 10 miles, I was flagged down by another driver because a huge cloud of smoke was coming from my car. I had the car towed into a dealership and they informed me that the spare tire that Hyundai supplied me damaged the transfer casing on the front tire, causing the smoke. I was told to never put that tire on the front of my car or it will again damage my car. I contacted first my local selling dealer. They were no help. …”
NHTSA complaint #11488340, filed 2022-10Related service bulletins
- 10183960Nov 19, 2020This bulletin provides tire vibration service procedures, including how to optimize vehicle vibration performance. For all wheel/tire balance claims, the âTire Balance Data…
Wheels: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Hyundai Kona
80 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsForward collision avoidance
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Hyundai Kona
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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