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2021 Hyundai Kona FWD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 30 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2021 Hyundai Kona SUV FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 4-cyl | Automatic (AM7) | Regular | 28 | 32 | 30 | 303 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 27 | 33 | 30 | 300 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign 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 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)
154 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 5 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 2021 Hyundai Kona FWD?
EPA figures for the 2021 Hyundai Kona FWD reach 30 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2021 Hyundai Kona FWD?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2021 Hyundai Kona FWD. 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 2021 Hyundai Kona FWD?
Owners have filed 154 complaints with NHTSA for the 2021 Hyundai Kona FWD, most often about: Engine, Unknown Or Other, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2021 Hyundai Kona FWD?
NHTSA gave the 2021 Hyundai Kona FWD (2021 Hyundai Kona SUV FWD) 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.