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2020 Hyundai Kona AWD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 28 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2020 Hyundai Kona SUV AWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Regular | 26 | 29 | 27 | 324 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 26 | 30 | 28 | 324 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Kona vehicles. The certification label may indicate incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 567, "Certification" and 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
203 complaints filed by owners for this model year (12 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2020 Hyundai Kona AWD?
EPA figures for the 2020 Hyundai Kona AWD reach 28 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2020 Hyundai Kona AWD?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Hyundai Kona AWD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2020 Hyundai Kona AWD?
Owners have filed 203 complaints with NHTSA for the 2020 Hyundai Kona AWD, most often about: Engine, Power Train, Unknown Or Other. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2020 Hyundai Kona AWD?
NHTSA gave the 2020 Hyundai Kona AWD (2020 Hyundai Kona SUV AWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.