The 2020 Hyundai Kona
- Crash safety
- 5 / 5 stars
- Recalls
- 4 on file
- Fuel
- 7.9 L/100km
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Winter
- Fair
- Theft risk
- Low
- New drivers
- Not our pick
NHTSA overall
Transport Canada
NRCan combined
FWD; strictly requires quality winter tires for safe driving
Fuel in real life: Average fuel use for its size.
About those recalls: recall repairs are free at any Hyundai dealer. Ask the seller for proof they were done, or have a dealer check the VIN.
Every year compared
| Year | Crash safety | Recalls | Fuel (L/100km) | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 7.6 | FWD | |
| 2025 | 1 | 7.6 | FWD | |
| 2024 | 5 | 7.6 | FWD | |
| 2023 | 4 | 7.4 | FWD | |
| 2022 | 4 | 7.5 | FWD | |
| 2021 | 3 | 7.9 | FWD | |
| 2020 | 4 | 7.9 | FWD |
- 5-star NHTSA crash rating: 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
- Among years with a few years on the road, the 2021 has the fewest recalls (3) and the 2020 the most (4).
- Fuel use ranges from 7.4 to 7.9 L/100km depending on the year; the 2023 is the most efficient. Engines differ by year and trim, so check the listing.
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Sources: crash ratings from NHTSA, recalls from Transport Canada, fuel use from Natural Resources Canada, asking prices from real Canadian listings. How we use them · Look up Kona recalls