How reliable is the Hyundai Kona?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Hyundai Kona consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Above average reliability
Based on 17,455 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 91.7%.
Hyundai Kona reliability by year
How the Hyundai Kona performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 90.6% | 55,946 km |
| 2018 | 90.9% | 52,662 km |
| 2019 | 91.7% | 55,010 km |
| 2020 | 92.1% | 54,465 km |
| 2021 | 92.7% | – |
| 2022 | 96.7% | – |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Hyundai Kona as a model. The reliability of any individual Hyundai Kona also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Hyundai Kona reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Hyundai Kona consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 92%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Hyundai Kona?
The most common owner-reported issues are: Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.2% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.1% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (0.9% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (0.7% of inspections); The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (0.5% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Hyundai Kona?
For a typical Hyundai Kona, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 36,374 km at 3 years, 55,010 km at 5 years, and – at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Hyundai Kona before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.