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2022 Hyundai Kona Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 101 total for the year
Median mileage
7,750miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2022 Hyundai Kona, 2% of the 101 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,750 miles.

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.

“The low bean headlights are where the Brights should shine. The brights shine in the tree tops. Every time I go out at night I get flashed by almost all passing cars when the low beams are on. The dealership told us there is no way to adjust the lights. How am I supposed to drive this at night?”

NHTSA complaint #11453576, filed 2022-02

“The contact owns a 2022 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated he noticed that there was water inside the driver’s side taillight assembly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer confirmed that they were aware of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 7,750.”

NHTSA complaint #11509686, filed 2023-03, 7,750 miles

Related service bulletins

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202527%
202448%
202312%
202222%
202111%
202011%
201942%
201834%

Other parts of the 2022 Hyundai Kona

Engine
33 complaints
Other or unknown
26 complaints
Electrical system
22 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
18 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
16 complaints
Vehicle speed control
10 complaints
Brakes
9 complaints
Lane departure
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2022 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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