2026 Hyundai Kona

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Angelina M.
2026 Hyundai Kona
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10/08/2025
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It's not for me.

Research before you buy this vehicle.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 10/08/2025 08:48 AM

Hello Angelina,

Thank you for your feedback. ^cc


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Lynda B.
2026 Hyundai Kona
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
10/31/2025
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hated this car

Hated this car, not easy to get in or out of. Felt very unsafe in this car. The dealership bought this car back, paid off the loan but did not give me consideration for th$14,000. cash I put down. I now am leasing a Tucson. I did not want to lease but felt I had no choice because they would not compensate me for the cash I put down on the Kona. I also had to put down an additional deposit for the new vehicle.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 10/31/2025 04:14 PM

Hello Lynda,

We are sorry to hear about your experience with your vehicle. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and we’re committed to working with our dealer partners to help address concerns and improve the overall customer experience. If there is anything further we can do to support you, please don’t hesitate to let us know. Thank you, ^cc. 


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Anisa M.
2026 Hyundai Kona
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
01/27/2026
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Brand new car with engine issues

Leased a new 2026 kona new off the lot, have constant system engine warnings and check oil warnings multiple times over a few weeks even after taking the car back to dealership. My main issue was while driving on the freeway: the car jerked forward/quickly lost momentum in a split second then caught itself back again and I heard the engine skip/stall while I was driving on the freeway going apx 70mph. It also never picked up speed well enough and constantly heard the engine struggle when trying to pick up speed from either a stop light or stop sign. Engine system failure light came on 3-4 times and I was taking the car back to the dealership every week. After about a month I returned the car back to the dealership to switch to another car.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/27/2026 02:54 PM

Hello Anisa, thank you for sharing your feedback on your 2026 Kona. We are sincerely sorry for all the issues you experienced, specifically the engine system failure warnings and the safety concern regarding the engine. We continuously monitor the feedback of our customers as we develop new models and trims to best match our consumers' preferences, and your feedback will be taken into serious consideration. If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our customer connect center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you, ^cc. 


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Lee S.
2026 Hyundai Kona
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
01/21/2026
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Your finance company is a joke.

The car is fine but Hyundai as a corporate sucks and park ford Hyundai is the worst
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/21/2026 11:54 AM

Hello Lee,

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you felt our service was not up to your expectations. This is not the experience we want for our customers. If you have any concerns, please contact Hyundai Motor Finance at (800) 523-4030. ^cc


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Carmine G.
2026 Hyundai Kona
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
03/04/2026
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New car is disappointing.

Frequent dealer visits. Vehicle diagnostic function not working. Cannot see instrument cluster during daytime hours. Leaking oil.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 03/05/2026 08:32 AM

Hey CARMINE, thank you for sharing your concerns with us. Allow us to take a further look at your vehicle's concerns. A representative will be in touch with you shortly to investigate further. Thank you ^cc. 


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Salvatore M.
2026 Hyundai Kona
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
04/06/2026
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2026 Hyundai Kona Sport

Overall a very good vehicle, has gone up dramtically in pricing.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 04/06/2026 02:50 PM

Salvatore, thank you for sharing your first impressions of your vehicle with us. Our customers’ opinions greatly matter to us when considering future versions of our vehicles. ^cc


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Amar J.
2026 Hyundai Kona
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
04/14/2026
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Vehicle stability not good when take line to other line on road

Very bad car not worth money you paid ,and I had bad experience with my first oil change with customer service on the dealer , customer service not friendly at cherry hill nj dealership, don’t trust their app they tricked you when I made my first oil change through their app it said free first oil change then you find out it isn’t free and pays over 120 for first oil change and wait for ever , I don’t recommend Hyundai to anyone
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 04/14/2026 01:19 PM

Hello Amar,

We are sorry to hear about your experience with one of our dealerships. Each dealership runs its own operations, but we hold them to the highest standards. We will share your feedback with them. If you’d like to discuss more details with us, please call us at 800-633-5151. Thank you. ^cc


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Geri S.
2026 Hyundai Kona
Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
04/13/2026

Desperately wish I could have my old car back...

This is my 3rd kona. I had gone to the 2026 Kona for the great lease deal the dealer was having locally. LITTLE DID I KNOW the 2026 model had gone back in time about 40 years. I literally hate this car.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 04/14/2026 10:01 AM

Hello Geri,


Customer feedback plays an integral role in product design and development. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. 


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Aiden R.
2026 Hyundai Kona
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
04/20/2026
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Poor Quality

Car is very uncomfortable to drive, and has very little features for the price. The car shakes when driving on the highway way more than any other car i’ve ever driven.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 04/21/2026 09:17 AM

Hello Aiden, thank you for your feedback regarding your 2026 Hyundai Kona . We’re truly sorry to hear about your disappointment with the vehicle. We encourage you to visit your local authorized Hyundai dealership for further inspection and assistance. If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our customer care center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you ^cc


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Debe Z.
2026 Hyundai Kona
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
04/24/2026
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I Hate the Display Screen

I just want the radio icon to show not any other apps!
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 04/24/2026 01:24 PM

Thank you for your feedback. We are always looking to improve our customer experience and appreciate any input from our customers. ^cc


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Autumn E.
2026 Hyundai Kona
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
05/08/2026
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Would be better if I was actually driving it.

Owned the vehicle for two months before the transmission went out on it. It’s currently been parked at the dealership since April. If you love paying a car payment for a vehicle you aren’t driving. Definitely pick this one.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 05/08/2026 12:38 PM

Hello Autumn,

Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. A specialist from our Headquarters will be in touch with you to investigate further ^cc.


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Zhane B.
2026 Hyundai Kona
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
05/11/2026
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worst brand of car ever and worst dealership experience ever!!!

i will definitely be returning this car and finding a better deal! it’s no way i should be paying $640 a month on a car that i can’t even get a free oil change on without it being a problem. carson is the west hyundai location they are scammers please take your money to honda or toyota
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 05/11/2026 12:27 PM

Hello Zhane,

We are sorry to hear about your experience with one of our dealerships. Each dealership runs its own operations, but we hold them to the highest standards. We will share your feedback with them. If you’d like to discuss more details with us, please call us at 800-633-5151. Thank you. ^cc


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Angel J.
2026 Hyundai Kona
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Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5Overall Rating 1.0/5
05/20/2026
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drivers seat is not comfortable drove a elentra in Florida , love it

piss poor, features
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 05/21/2026 07:53 AM

Hello Angel, Thank you for sharing your feedback on your 2026 Kona. We continuously monitor the feedback of our owners as we develop new models and trims to best match our consumers' preferences. ^cc


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Bonisha H.
2026 Hyundai Kona
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
12/12/2025
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Kona

Haven’t had it long and it’s already in the shop with electrical problems
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 12/12/2025 11:08 AM

Thank you for sharing your feedback on your 2026 Hyundai Kona, Bonisha. A representative will be in touch with you to discuss your concerns further. ^cc


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David R.
2026 Hyundai Kona
Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
12/29/2025

Del sueño

Donde todo se puede
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 12/30/2025 09:01 AM

Hola David, 


Muchas gracias por tu reseña. En Hyundai, nos comprometemos a ofrecer la mejor experiencia, calidad y valor en cada uno de nuestros productos. En Hyundai valoramos enormemente los comentarios de nuestros clientes, utilizando las inquietudes y opiniones en nuestro constante esfuerzo por ofrecer productos de primera clase. 


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Faison B.
2026 Hyundai Kona
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
01/16/2026
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2026 Hyundai Kona

It’s just an ok truck very small and very low
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 01/19/2026 08:42 AM

Hey Faison, thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your vehicle and experience thus far.  We continuously monitor the feedback of our owners as we develop new models and trims to best match our consumer preferences. If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our customer Connect Center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you ^cc. 


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Cory L.
2026 Hyundai Kona
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
04/03/2026
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You made the Kona terrible

I have a 2026 Kona Premium. I traded in my 2021 Kona Ultimate because I started having transmission problems since I had 133k miles on it and the DCT transmissions crap. This new Kona is a horrible car. So horrible I'm going to either start complaining more to the service dept and then file a lemon law claim if they don't fix it. The car is extremely unstable especially in windy conditions. So much that it is unsafe. Ive almost wrecked it 3 times now when driving in high winds over 25 mph. It will not stay in a straight line. Even with the cruise control and lane control turned on, it will weave from side to side trying to keep itself between the lines. Also, car will not go into drive at times. From park I turn the weird shifting lever and it will tell me it's in drive but will not move. Does this everyday. I have to shift back to park then drive. Sometimes I have to do this multiple times to get it to go into drive and move. Also, at times the transmission will not shift correctly. It will rev way up past 4k rpm. I have to get off the gas pedal, which I'm just driving normally and not at high speed or anything like that, and then it'll shift. Also, the location of the gear shifter! What were you thinking??? I have accidentally put my car in NEUTRAL a few times now when I go to turn on my rear wiper! Terrible location for the shifter! This Kona makes my 6th Hyudai that I've purchased and will probably be my last unless you redesign them. Love my 2025 Tucson Hybrid, except for the shifter!
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 04/03/2026 01:32 PM

Hello Cory,

We are sorry to hear about your experience with your 2026 Kona. Intermittent issues could be difficult to diagnose and repair. We recommend taking it to the dealership when the issue occurs next time. If you have any questions or concerns after the dealership visit, please contact our customer care center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you. ^cc


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Andrea A.
2026 Hyundai Kona
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
04/07/2026
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Not worth the hype

Some of the electronic devices come on and there’s no reason for it. The middle console is wasteful. The drink holder is too narrow and the middle cubby holds hardly anything.seats are not wide enough for a big woman. Would love to trade it in if I could for a Tucson.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 04/08/2026 07:50 AM

Hello Andrea,

Customer feedback plays an integral role in product design and development. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. ^cc


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Quyen N.
2026 Hyundai Kona
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
04/08/2026
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Honda Kona 2026

Một prefer to drive on highway.
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 04/09/2026 08:36 AM

Hello Quyen,

Customer feedback plays an integral role in product design and development. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. ^cc


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Yasmine R.
2026 Hyundai Kona
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Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5Overall Rating 2.0/5
04/28/2026
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Bad forward collision

I tried the honds and always giving warnings when near objects or cars to brake,,, my 2026 kona I accidentally entered into a metal fence and did nothing no warning no auto brake literally nothing next car will be honda
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Hyundai Motor America responded on 04/29/2026 07:46 AM

Hello Yasmine, thank you for your feedback regarding your 2026 Hyundai Kona. We’re truly sorry to hear about your experience. We encourage you to visit your local authorized Hyundai dealership for further inspection and assistance. If you have any questions or concerns about Hyundai vehicles, please contact our customer care center at (800) 633-5151. Thank you ^cc 


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