Hyundai Kona Awd 2018

• Recall R/2019/115 [UK]: Brake fluid line and a/c tube pipes could become damaged and leak
  A right-front brake fluid line and a/c tube may become damaged and leak.
  the brake pipe and ac pipe will be inspected for damage. If the pipes are damaged they will be replaced.

• Recall R/2019/001 [UK]: The airbag control unit may detect a crash signal and command deployment or non deployment of the airbag
  The airbag may not deploy properly during a crash due to a programming issue
  upgrade the software in the airbag control unit.

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• Loss of motive power investigation as of 20220912

  The national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) received a letter dated july 13, 2022, petitioning the agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain hyundai motor america, inc. And kia america, inc. Vehicles spanning model years (my) 2005-2021. The petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. Additional complaints were provided which alleged that the oil drain pans lack sufficient structural integrity and are susceptible to cracking. The petition itself can be reviewed at nhtsa.Gov under odi number 11481745. On september 12, 2022, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened defect petition (dp22-003) to evaluate the petitioners’ request. The petitioners have provided additional complaints within four supplemental letters dated january 31, 2023, march 21, 2023, may 23, 2023, and august 4, 2023. Odi’s evaluation included the review and analysis of the complaints and supporting information submitted by the petitioners, as well as additional complaints submitted directly to nhtsa which referenced either the oil drain plug or a crack in the oil pan. After reviewing the available data, odi has not identified evidence that would support opening a defect investigation into the oil drain pan assemblies of the subject vehicles. Based on a review of the available information, a loss of motive power resulting from an oil drain plug back out has not occurred between the initial sale of a vehicle and the completion of its first oil change. If during an oil change service, a technician fails to remove the existing drain plug gasket before installing a new gasket, it is likely that a proper seal between the drain plug and the oil pan will not be made. An improper seal between the drain plug and oil pan could lead to the backing out on the drain plug, resulting in the sudden loss of oil while driving. Additionally, the provided examples of oil pan cracks were localized to the immediate vicinity of the oil drain plug and/or appeared to be the result of direct-contact with a tool during servicing.  there is no information to support that a vehicle-based defect exists relating to the oil pan assembly, and instead the documented incidents are related to the failure to follow the proper maintenance procedures during oil change service. In october 2023, hyundai published a technical service bulletin (tsb) that provided detailed instructions for oil change service on its gasoline powered vehicles, specifically highlighting the need to remove and replace the existing drain plug gasket prior to reinstalling the drain plug. After a thorough review of the material submitted by the petitioner, the information already in nhtsas possession, and the potential risks to motor vehicle safety implicated by the petitioners allegations, nhtsa does not believe that a formal investigation is warranted. Therefore, the petition is denied. A federal register notice (frn) further detailing nhtsa’s reasons for denial of the petition will be published. The reference numbers for the complaints to nhtsa cited by the petitioner can be found in the petition submission documents in the public file for dp22-003. To review those complaints and the additional complaints odi added to its evaluation which are cited in the closing resume odi report identification number document, go to nhtsa.Gov.
  

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Common OBD Error codes specific to this vehicle.

• P0300 [2] Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
• P0304 [2] Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected
• P0880 [1] TCM Power Input Signal
• P0705 [1] Transmission Range Sensor A Circuit malfunction (PRNDL Input)
• P0706 [1] Transmission Range Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance

On 1/13/21, vehicle emitted a blue smoke and misfired when accelerating from complete stop from rural road onto state highway.. Vehicle was taken to ciocca hyundai of williamsport, where it had been serviced 2 days prior. They replaced 2 spark plugs and stated it was fine. Vehicle worked fine until the following morning. The vehicle was misfiring during an acceleration from complete stop and eventually quit on me. I was on a state highway at this point. The vehicle was towed to ciocca hyundai of williamsport. They serviced it until 1/18/21. Upon pick up, they stated that they believed it to be bad fuel that was causing the trouble. The fueling station i exclusively use has no reports of bad fuel besides mine. The following morning, 1/19/21, the vehicle's main display showed an error message that "a possible condition has been detected with the engine control system. Please take vehicle to nearest dealer." see attached for image of this message. Ciocca hyundai came and got the vehicle. They had it for two weeks. Upon receiving the vehicle back, they stated that it was just an "old code that wasn't cleared" and that the vehicle was not displaying any issues. 15 miles after leaving the dealership, that message reappeared. On 2/5/21, the vehicle felt like it was jerking slightly. I reported this to the dealer and they stated that the vehicle would be ok to operate in this condition. On 2/6/21, the vehicle emitted a blue smoke during acceleration from complete stop on side road. The vehicle then misfired to the point of almost quitting when pulling out onto a state highway from a complete stop. This could cause an accident. I reported this to the dealer who wants the vehicle to come in tonight for an appointment on 2/10/21. Hyundai consumer affairs has been notified of all of this but hasn't provided any course of action besides just investigation.

On 1/13/21, vehicle emitted a blue smoke and misfired when accelerating from complete stop from rural road onto state highway.. Vehicle was taken to ciocca hyundai of williamsport, where it had been serviced 2 days prior. They replaced 2 spark plugs and stated it was fine. Vehicle worked fine until the following morning. The vehicle was misfiring during an acceleration from complete stop and eventually quit on me. I was on a state highway at this point. The vehicle was towed to ciocca hyundai of williamsport. They serviced it until 1/18/21. Upon pick up, they stated that they believed it to be bad fuel that was causing the trouble. The fueling station i exclusively use has no reports of bad fuel besides mine. The following morning, 1/19/21, the vehicle's main display showed an error message that "a possible condition has been detected with the engine control system. Please take vehicle to nearest dealer." see attached for image of this message. Ciocca hyundai came and got the vehicle. They had it for two weeks. Upon receiving the vehicle back, they stated that it was just an "old code that wasn't cleared" and that the vehicle was not displaying any issues. 15 miles after leaving the dealership, that message reappeared. On 2/5/21, the vehicle felt like it was jerking slightly. I reported this to the dealer and they stated that the vehicle would be ok to operate in this condition. On 2/6/21, the vehicle emitted a blue smoke during acceleration from complete stop on side road. The vehicle then misfired to the point of almost quitting when pulling out onto a state highway from a complete stop. This could cause an accident. I reported this to the dealer who wants the vehicle to come in tonight for an appointment on 2/10/21. Hyundai consumer affairs has been notified of all of this but hasn't provided any course of action besides just investigation.

My husband and i were driving uneventfully down a highway for about an hour and pulled over for no other reason but to get gas. We have a high tech blue link system and only 17k miles on the car. There were no lights or warnings at all. Just after parking at the gas pump the engine started smoking and quickly burst into flames. The car filled up with smoke and we were able to get out without a scratch, but my husband had to jump back into the burning vehicle to push it away from the pump. Two fire extinguishers did nothing to stop the flames, but we were lucky that a fire engine was close by and came to finally put it out. The electric door locks had stopped working early on in this incident and they had to smash the windows to get back into the car.

My husband and i were driving uneventfully down a highway for about an hour and pulled over for no other reason but to get gas. We have a high tech blue link system and only 17k miles on the car. There were no lights or warnings at all. Just after parking at the gas pump the engine started smoking and quickly burst into flames. The car filled up with smoke and we were able to get out without a scratch, but my husband had to jump back into the burning vehicle to push it away from the pump. Two fire extinguishers did nothing to stop the flames, but we were lucky that a fire engine was close by and came to finally put it out. The electric door locks had stopped working early on in this incident and they had to smash the windows to get back into the car.

Tl* the contact own 2018 hyundai kona. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, the vehicle experienced unstated failures with the interior lighting, headlights and rear tail lights. Additionally, there was an unknown steering failure with the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to fort mill hyundai (805 gold hill rd, fort mill, sc 29708) to be diagnosed. The vehicle received several unknown repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 44,894.

Tl* the contact own 2018 hyundai kona. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, the vehicle experienced unstated failures with the interior lighting, headlights and rear tail lights. Additionally, there was an unknown steering failure with the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to fort mill hyundai (805 gold hill rd, fort mill, sc 29708) to be diagnosed. The vehicle received several unknown repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 44,894.

When going from gas to brake, even at low speed the car lurches forward, even after the brake is compressed. I have been in two crashes now with the same car tis has happened. I see that in australia, over 4000 of the same cars were recalled for this issue. Two years ago i crashed into a tree. This morning i crashed into my garage door and demolished it.

When going from gas to brake, even at low speed the car lurches forward, even after the brake is compressed. I have been in two crashes now with the same car tis has happened. I see that in australia, over 4000 of the same cars were recalled for this issue. Two years ago i crashed into a tree. This morning i crashed into my garage door and demolished it.

Was driving hyundai kona down the freeway. I smelled a burning smell, i saw the check engine light blink once. The car went into limp mode and i started pulling over to the shoulder. Stopping on the shoulder, i noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. I evacuated the car and within a few minutes, flames were present. It was between 2-3 miles start to finish.

Was driving hyundai kona down the freeway. I smelled a burning smell, i saw the check engine light blink once. The car went into limp mode and i started pulling over to the shoulder. Stopping on the shoulder, i noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood. I evacuated the car and within a few minutes, flames were present. It was between 2-3 miles start to finish.

When car she starts car and in morning and night , when i puts in gear and and steps on gas the headlights flicker off and on until she gets on road about a mile. Had this check at hyundai dealer and they said nothing is wrong but it still continue to do this. This could be hazard when i drive in the dark.

Blind spot warning ⚠️ appeared like this for about an hour. The system turned off for no reason at 5000 miles, this has never happened before or since. I was in cruse control but this was not affected. The system came back online by itself an hour later. I tried repeatedly to get it to come back on myself but it did not work. Clear weather, no traffic or other issues. I was driving on the highway.

I am requesting investigation into excess glare from led headlights on the kona limited model, year 2018 for those manufactured prior to june. Excessive glare originates from the led lights and results in consistent "bright beam" flashes from on coming drivers, as they think you have your brights on. This results in blinding and unsafe conditions when driving on narrow roads for both drivers. Hyundai appears to have known about the issue as they redesigned the led headlights mid year. June and later models do not have excess glare. This appears to be supported by iihs.Org at the following link: https://www.Iihs.Org/iihs/news/desktopnews/improved-headlights-help-hyundai-kona-earn-top-safety-pick-award when contacting hyundai customer support to seek replacement lights, they claim to have no knowledge of the change mid year and direct you to the dealership. I have contacted two local hyundai dealerships and neither claims to know anything about mid year changes and have not yet offered any assistance in addressing the issue. Hyundai should be requested by nhtsa to contact known early year owners of affected kona limited models with instructions on how to get the issues addressed.

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 hyundai kona. The contact stated that "blind spot has been disabled" illuminated on the instrument panel. Shortly after, the blind spot monitors turned off and failed to work. The contact had to turn the vehicle on and off for the blind spot monitors to work properly again. The vehicle was taken to kunes country hyundai of quincy (207 n 36th st, quincy, il 62301) where it was determined that there was a glitch, but the dealer was unable to repair the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 1,100. *tt off then on. Consumer stated safety feature of blind spot technology should be on at all times but "blind-spot" feature was disabled.*jb

3rd time now concerning bcw (blind collision warning) shutting off at highway speeds , no grime/mud/snow/bad weather to be the blame. The system just shuts down automatically leaving a orange safety triangle illuminated on dash. Button was never touched even if it was there would again be no error message and triangle. This time system stayed shutdown for longer than 15 min mileage 11442 9-10-18. This has become more of nuisance and major safety concern.

Fca warnings come on when only northbound on the causeway in louisiana. Happens daily

Bcw (blind collision warning) now for the second time about 3000 miles apart from the first time at 8960 and now at 11246 automatically shut off while driving in perfect weather, no grime or mud anywhere near or on the sensors in rear bumper. Turns off warning triangle turns on for approx 15 minutes then turns on leaving without any warning.

Car antenna broke off while driving on the interstate. Possible projectile that can cause an accident. Airconditioning system in the car smells like mildew. Possible prolong exposure that can cause a health hazard. It only happens when the car starts every time.

Prone to rollover with losing control of vehicle, on the later model kona like the second i purchased that have installed ant-rollover bars in the front end. I totaled my vehicle on 7/8 and was injured with head trauma

I own a 2018 hyundai kona sel purchased in march 2018 from kearny mesa hyundai in san diego, california. I became aware that the initial kona se and sel's submitted to the insurance institute of highway safety (iihs) failed for insufficient headlight illumination. I further understand that hyundai instituted corrective action and resubmitted the kona to the iihs in may 2018, which passed and received a 5-star rating. I contacted hyundai to find out what they did to correct the deficiency, and can my car be fixed. I was told that the correction was proprietary, and they cannot tell me what was done. I asked them if they could notify poway hyundai, so they can correct the deficiency. The answer was no. They advised me that the best course of action was to file a complaint with the alternative dispute resolution division. Not knowing who they are i elected to contact you. Hyundai introduced the car for sale in february 2018 and made a major engineering change in may to correct an apparent safety issue and they have nothing to the cars which were made from february to may2 018 to correct the issue.

When driving at night 98 % of oncoming drivers flash their lights at me to indicate that i had forgotten to dim my lights when in fact i did not have my high beams engaged. I took this issue to the dealership which did it's best to fix the problem but was unable to correct it. After doing some research i found that there was indeed an issue with the led lights on the vehicle. I discovered that hyundai engineers had reconfigured the projector beams to correct the issue on all cars built after may 2018. Hyundai was totally dismissive in spite of the following. The 2018 hyundai kona has received the top safety pick+ rating, but the rating only applies to vehicles built after may 2018. To make sure that the kona's headlights are up to par, hyundai made changes to the kona's available led projector headlights to limit glare for oncoming drivers. The led headlights, which are available on the limited and ultimate trim lines now have a good rating. Pretty much impossible to safely drive this vehicle at night.

Front passenger side of car, the front of car, disconnect from frame and fell to ground. Without realizing it, backed out driveway,dragging the fallen end and ripping the whole front of car off except for a 3 inch "fiberglass" piece that held the divers side on to car. (pictures available)