What years is the Hyundai Kona Generation 1?

The Hyundai Kona Generation 1 generation was produced 2018–2023. Every Hyundai Kona from these years shares the same platform and body style.

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	—
Generation 2	2024–present	—

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

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

Inventory and price data refreshed daily; last updated July 7, 2026.

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Most reported
2018	0	72	Engine, Unknown Or Other, Power Train
2019	1	237	Engine, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other
2020	2	151	Engine, Power Train, Unknown Or Other
2021	1	137	Engine, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System
2022	0	121	Electrical System, Engine, Unknown Or Other
2023	1	70	Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Forward Collision Avoidance

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

For sale right now

2023 Hyundai Kona SEL — $22,651 · 9,887 mi · Fairless Hills, PA
2019 Hyundai Kona SE — $12,900 · 94,165 mi · Du Bois, PA
2020 Hyundai Kona Limited — $17,600 · 37,790 mi · Allentown, PA
2019 Hyundai Kona SE — $12,980 · 95,626 mi · Altoona, PA
2021 Hyundai Kona Limited — $19,583 · 51,586 mi · Lebanon, PA
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited — $19,490 · 33,235 mi · Quakertown, PA
2020 Hyundai Kona SE — $12,499 · 92,777 mi · Whitehall, PA
2020 Hyundai Kona SEL — $14,732 · 86,650 mi · Murrysville, PA
2023 Hyundai Kona SE — $20,159 · 19,125 mi · Exton, PA
2023 Hyundai Kona SEL — $22,431 · 18,776 mi · Greencastle, PA
2023 Hyundai Kona SEL + Convenience Pkg/ N Line — $21,990 · 19,205 mi · Philadelphia, PA
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited — $21,390 · 41,900 mi · Ephrata, PA
2023 Hyundai Kona SEL + Convenience Pkg/ N Line — $26,480 · 56,550 mi · Scranton, PA
2020 Hyundai Kona SE — $11,990 · 120,870 mi · New Cumberland, PA
2020 Hyundai Kona SE — $16,990 · 42,585 mi · Erie, PA
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited — $24,289 · 32,725 mi · East Petersburg, PA
2023 Hyundai Kona SEL — $19,259 · 32,679 mi · Wexford, PA
2023 Hyundai Kona SEL — $20,978 · 15,137 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
2023 Hyundai Kona SE — $18,990 · 28,624 mi · Philadelphia, PA
2021 Hyundai Kona SEL Plus, NIGHT — $18,680 · 47,576 mi · Portage, PA
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited — $23,999 · 24,325 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
2023 Hyundai Kona SE — $20,501 · 24,973 mi · Exton, PA
2023 Hyundai Kona SEL + Convenience Pkg/ N Line — $23,390 · 33,011 mi · Ephrata, PA
2021 Hyundai Kona Ultimate — $20,470 · 58,816 mi · Tyrone, PA
2023 Hyundai Kona SEL — $22,290 · 36,151 mi · Glen Mills, PA
2020 Hyundai Kona SEL Plus — $14,595 · 91,917 mi · Walnutport, PA
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited — $23,628 · 42,072 mi · Harrisburg, PA
2018 Hyundai Kona SE — $11,845 · 73,553 mi · Langhorne, PA
2023 Hyundai Kona SE — $19,756 · 28,884 mi · Beaver Falls, PA
2022 Hyundai Kona SEL Convenience Pkg / N Line / N Line + Tech Pkg — $21,288 · 23,680 mi · Erie, PA
2023 Hyundai Kona SEL — $22,181 · 16,353 mi · Exton, PA
2020 Hyundai Kona Limited — $15,484 · 94,866 mi · Covington, PA
2021 Hyundai Kona Ultimate — $17,998 · 99,840 mi · Taylor, PA
2023 Hyundai Kona SEL — $20,977 · 36,799 mi · Newtown Square, PA
2022 Hyundai Kona N Line Base Without FCA, SEL w/o Convenience Pkg — $19,924 · 49,768 mi · Downingtown, PA
2019 Hyundai Kona Limited — $16,916 · 72,932 mi · Renfrew, PA
2019 Hyundai Kona SEL — $14,565 · 81,100 mi · Monroeville, PA
2021 Hyundai Kona Limited — $15,485 · 116,554 mi · Dover, PA
2023 Hyundai Kona SEL — $18,072 · 78,971 mi · Nazareth, PA
2023 Hyundai Kona SEL — $21,855 · 21,321 mi · Pottsville, PA
2023 Hyundai Kona SEL — $21,446 · 38,005 mi · Langhorne, PA
2020 Hyundai Kona SEL — $16,990 · 57,322 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
2020 Hyundai Kona Ultimate — $19,740 · 59,035 mi · Northumberland, PA
2019 Hyundai Kona Limited — $20,481 · 29,585 mi · Devon, PA
2023 Hyundai Kona SEL + Convenience Pkg/ N Line — $22,415 · 22,761 mi · Fairless Hills, PA
2022 Hyundai Kona SEL Convenience Pkg / N Line / N Line + Tech Pkg — $21,931 · 32,308 mi · Irwin, PA
2018 Hyundai Kona Ultimate — $13,499 · 83,352 mi · Levittown, PA
2019 Hyundai Kona SE — $10,500 · 117,731 mi · Latrobe, PA