Hyundai Kona N
The Hyundai Kona N is a five-seat SUV that began production in 2022. It is powered by a 1,998 cm³ four-cylinder petrol engine and has a kerb weight of 1,485 kg, with a length of 4,220 mm. The model has a top speed of 240 km/h and has been subject to 2 recalls in EU Safety Gate and 13 recalls in the NHTSA database.
| Manufacturer | Hyundai |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2022 |
| Body type | SUV |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power | 206 kW (276 hp) |
| CO₂ (WLTP) | 194 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 1,585 kg |
| Displacement | 1,998 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Top speed | 240 km/h |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (comb.) | 10.2 l/100 km |
| Length | 4,220 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,570 mm |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 7 European countries that registered the Hyundai Kona N in 2024 (102 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations by country (2024)
Number of Hyundai Kona N cars registered for the first time across 7 European countries in 2024.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Germany | 84 |
| Luxembourg | 6 |
| Belgium | 5 |
| Hungary | 4 |
| Cyprus | 1 |
| Estonia | 1 |
| Latvia | 1 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2024 data.
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Hyundai Kona N (from registration data). 2 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 l · 3-cyl | – | – | 181 km/h | – | – |
| 1.6 l · 4-cyl | – | – | 164 km/h | – | – |
Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.
Other Hyundai models
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Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 11 complaints for the Hyundai Kona N, most often about engine, electrical system, unknown or other, power train. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy.
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain).
Recalls & safety
3 in the US-market NHTSA database, which may not apply to European versions for the Hyundai Kona N. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULEUS · NHTSAModel year 2023
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Genesis G70, 2022-2023 Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will update engine control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 9, 2024. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 262 and 023G.
NHTSA campaign 24V528000 · reported 12/07/2024
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULEUS · NHTSAModel year 2022
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Genesis G70, 2022-2023 Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will update engine control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 9, 2024. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 262 and 023G.
NHTSA campaign 24V528000 · reported 12/07/2024
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONUS · NHTSAModel year 2022
Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.
NHTSA campaign 22V746000 · reported 06/10/2022
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Hyundai recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Hyundai Kona N?
- The Hyundai Kona N has a rated top speed of 240 km/h.
- How much power does the Hyundai Kona N have?
- The Hyundai Kona N produces 206 kW (276 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Hyundai Kona N?
- The Hyundai Kona N is 4,220 mm long, 1,800 mm wide and 1,570 mm tall.
- How much does the Hyundai Kona N weigh?
- The Hyundai Kona N has a kerb weight of about 1,585 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Hyundai Kona N?
- The Hyundai Kona N emits 194 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
- How many seats does the Hyundai Kona N have?
- The Hyundai Kona N has 5 seats.