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Hyundai Kona FWD

2018–2026 · 19 configurations

Lowest
28
Average
30
Best
32
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The Hyundai Kona FWD has been tested by the EPA across 19 different configurations spanning model years 2018 through 2026. Over this period, the Kona FWD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 28 MPG to 32 MPG, with an overall average of 30 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2026
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S1) • Regular
$1,950283531MPG
2025
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S1) • Regular
$1,950283531MPG
2025
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S1) • Regular
$1,950293431MPG
2025
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Regular
$2,150263228MPG
2024
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8) • Regular
$2,150263228MPG
2024
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S1) • Regular
$1,950283531MPG
2024
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S1) • Regular
$1,950293431MPG
2023
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S1) • Regular
$1,850303532MPG
2023
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7) • Regular
$1,850293532MPG
2022
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM-S7) • Regular
$1,850293532MPG
2022
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AV-S1) • Regular
$1,850303532MPG
2021
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM7) • Regular
$2,000283230MPG
2021
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,000273330MPG
2020
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM7) • Regular
$2,000283230MPG
2020
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,000273330MPG
2019
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM7) • Regular
$2,000283230MPG
2019
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,000273330MPG
2018
1.6L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (AM7) • Regular
$2,000283230MPG
2018
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6) • Regular
$2,000273330MPG

Historical Efficiency

2026
31
2025
31
2024
31
2023
32
2022
32
2021
30
2020
30
2019
30
2018
30

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Kona FWD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Hyundai Kona FWD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Hyundai Hyundai Kona grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
150
Total Deaths
77

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
11.3%
Fire Occurrence
2.7%
Speeding Involved
14.0%
DUI Involved
7.3%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

75%
Front
12%
Side
13%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes39
Fatalities
22
Deaths/Crash
0.56
2022
Fatal Crashes53
Fatalities
28
Deaths/Crash
0.53
2021
Fatal Crashes25
Fatalities
15
Deaths/Crash
0.60
2020
Fatal Crashes16
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.25
2019
Fatal Crashes12
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2018
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.40
Query NHTSA FARS Database

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2026
2
2024
3
2023
1
2020
1
2019
1
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Advisory