Hyundai Kona Generation 1 (2018–2023)

Hyundai Kona Generation 1 (2018–2023) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Hyundai Kona — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 1 2018–2023 —
Model-year brochures (6)

Model-year reference; equipment varies by market and trim. This is not a VIN build sheet. Browse library

Generation 2 2024–present —
Model-year brochures (3)

Model-year reference; equipment varies by market and trim. This is not a VIN build sheet. Browse library

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Kona

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Hyundai 2.0L 4-cylinder 2018–2023 13 models 43
Hyundai 1.6L 4-cylinder 2018–2023 9 models 27

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About this generation

The Hyundai Kona is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai. The first-generation Kona debuted in June 2017 and the production version was revealed later that year. It is positioned between the Venue or Bayon and the Tucson in Hyundai crossover SUV line-up. The battery electric version called the Kona Electric was first launched in South Korea during the first half of 2018 and rolled out gradually worldwide afterwards.

What changed in the facelift

In September 2020, Hyundai unveiled a facelift version of the Kona, for the original SUV as well as the Kona Electric and N Line models. The facelift primarily had exterior aesthetic changes, alongside extra cargo capacity and rear seat legroom. Also a 48 volt mild hybrid system was added to the 1.0L three cylinder

Source: Wikipedia — Hyundai Kona, CC BY-SA.

EV battery & charging

Variant Battery (usable) Consumption DC fast charge
64 kWh 64.0 kWh 15.8 kWh/100km up to 77 kW
39 kWh 39.2 kWh 15.4 kWh/100km up to 50 kW

Source: Open EV Data (MIT license).

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2018 143 $13,184 66% 82,433 mi
2019 252 $13,886 69% 78,594 mi
2020 357 $15,985 80% 65,517 mi
2021 277 $16,488 82% 60,305 mi
2022 399 $18,233 91% 47,046 mi
2023 1,143 $19,995 100% 30,584 mi

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2018 0 75 Engine, Unknown Or Other, Power Train
2019 1 247 Engine, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other
2020 2 347 Engine, Power Train, Electrical System
2021 1 260 Engine, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System
2022 0 128 Electrical System, Engine, Unknown Or Other
2023 1 74 Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Forward Collision Avoidance

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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