2022 Hyundai Kona: problems, recalls and what it’s worth
Nothing major in the public record for this year and model.
Ask for the VIN and check it, then get a pre-purchase inspection.
Known problems on the 2022 Hyundai Kona
No generation-wide weak spot is flagged in GarageIntel’s research for this year and model. A specific car can still have its own problems, so get it inspected.
2022 Hyundai Kona recalls
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2022 Hyundai Kona.
2022 Hyundai Kona safety investigations and free repairs
No open safety investigations.
Free repairs to ask about (warranty extensions):
- Warranty extension: Certain 2021-2023 model year Kona, 2021-2023 model year Kona Electric, and 2022-2023 model year Kona N vehicles may experience an inoperable horn that may be caused by foreign substances causing internal parts to oxidize.
- Warranty extension: Some vehicles may have an inoperable horn that may be caused by foreign substances causing internal parts to oxidize.
- Screen and audio: A software update is available for multiple vehicles equipped with either Display Audio 2.0V or the AVN 5th Gen Wide system.
- Warranty extension: Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink Service functions.
- Engine: A class settlement against Hyundai Motor America (“HMA”) that had alleged that certain 2011 – 2022 model year Hyundai vehicles that were not equipped…
A dealer for the brand can check these by VIN.
Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.
2022 Hyundai Kona safety and fuel
From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.
What owners complain about
98 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, about average.
Share of complaints that mention each area. One complaint can mention several.
What a 2022 Hyundai Kona is worth
Rough trade-in values — roughly what a dealer would pay — by mileage, from published trade-in guides. Private sales and dealer prices run higher. For the exact car, add its VIN.
| Mileage | Trade-in (rough) |
|---|---|
| 40,000 mi | $16,875 |
| 120,000 mi | $14,500 |
Other Hyundai Kona years
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