2023 Hyundai Kona AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
28
MPG
Highway
33
MPG
Combined
30
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (AV-S1)
Regular
City
28
Hwy
33
Comb
30
Fuel cost: $2,250/yr
Automatic (AM-S7)
Regular
City
27
Hwy
32
Comb
29
Fuel cost: $2,350/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,250

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 6/10
GHG Score: 6/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
301 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
9.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
2L 4-cyl
Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
AWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
2L, 4-cylinder
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2023 Hyundai Kona SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability13.6%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard
61
Owner Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations

Recall History1

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems61 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 61 owner complaints for the 2023 Hyundai Kona AWD. Top reported issues include electrical system, advanced safety (adas) and power train. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
24
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
14
Power Train
10
Speed Control
7
Engine
6
Fuel System
4
Brakes
3
Wheels & Tires
2

2023 Hyundai Kona AWD problems by category: Electrical System: 24 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 14 complaints, Power Train: 10 complaints, Speed Control: 7 complaints, Engine: 6 complaints, Fuel System: 4 complaints, Brakes: 3 complaints, Wheels & Tires: 2 complaints.

6
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
5
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Speed ControlFiled: 12/30/2025ODI#11707833
After a routine service visit, the vehicle’s braking and speed‑control systems began to behave abnormally. The ABS/ESC control module was replaced or reprogrammed without documentation, and immediatel…
Power TrainFiled: 11/09/2025ODI#11698455
My Kona N Line is not functioning well. Especially after driving for a longer period of time. About 60% of the time, upon letting go of my brake, the car jerks. Going from 0 - 5 mph is the worst. The …
Power TrainFiled: 11/02/2022ODI#11492026
My 2023 Hyundai Kona SEL FWD currently has approximately 1500 miles on the odometer. Pretty much since the day I my 2023 Kona SEL on 9/3/2022, the car has had an issue where, after I start the car and…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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