Recalls: Hyundai OS Kona
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Hyundai OS Kona
2018 Hyundai Kona 1.6T: poor brake performance or brake failure
In January 2019, recall campaign 81C103 was issued for Hyundai Kona vehicles that had 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engines. During assembly, the front brake tube may not have been fitted correctly such that the tube could contact the exhaust system. Prolonged contact could cause the brake line to be squashed or ruptured – this would reduce brake performance or cause brake failure, thereby increasing the risk of a collision. For the VINs of the recalled Hyundai Kona vehicles, please see PRA 2018/17252.
2018-20 Hyundai OS Kona: defective piston rings
In September 2021, recall campaign 210510 was issued for 2018-20 Hyundai OS Kona vehicles. The piston rings in the engines of these vehicles may be defective and this could cause damage to the piston rings and cylinder bores. This, in turn, could cause the engine to stall and/or leak oil, conditions which increased the risk of a collision and/or vehicle fire. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-001623.
2020-22 Hyundai OS Kona N: fail-safe mode could cause loss of power
In January 2023, recall campaign 21D155 was issued for 2020-22 Hyundai OS Kona N vehicles. Due to a programming issue, the ‘fail-safe’ driving mode may not respond as intended when certain transmission faults were detected. Specifically, the fail-safe mode may activate and result in reduced acceleration, followed by a loss of motive power. If this loss of motive power occurred while driving at speed, it could increase the risk of a collision and injury for vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005607.
Problems and faults: Hyundai OS Kona
Overview
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Problems and faults: Hyundai OS Kona
No information regarding common problems and faults for the Hyundai OS Kona is currently available.
