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We buy Hyundai Konas from every year, 2018–2020, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Hyundai Kona by year
The Kona is a SUV sold from 2018–2020 with engines including 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl and Electric. NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 430 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Kona | 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl | 27–30 | 0 | 75 |
| 2019 Kona | 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, Electric | 27–120 | 1 | 194 |
| 2020 Kona | 1.6L 4-cyl, 2.0L 4-cyl, Electric | 27–120 | 2 | 161 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Hyundai Kona problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Kona, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Hyundai Kona: questions
How much is a junk Hyundai Kona worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Konas with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Hyundai Konas that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (2018–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Hyundai Kona year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2019 Kona (194). Across all years, the most-reported components were engine, unknown or other and power train.
Which Hyundai Kona year has the most recalls?
The 2020 Kona has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 2. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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