2026 Hyundai Kona
The 2026 Hyundai Kona is a compact SUV, rated at 31 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 4-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this model year.
- Combined MPG
- 31
- NHTSA safety
- Starting price
- $25,000
- Recalls
- 2
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Hyundai |
|---|---|
| Model | Kona |
| Model year | 2026 |
| Vehicle class | Compact SUV |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 2 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S1) |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 28 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 35 |
| Combined MPG | 31 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 288 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2000 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Kona AWD | 27 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| Kona AWD SX2 1.6T 8AT AWD | 26 MPG combined |
| Kona AWD w/Stop-Start | 28 MPG combined |
| Kona FWD | 31 MPG combined |
| Kona FWD SX2 1.6T 8AT FWD | 28 MPG combined |
| Kona FWD w/Stop-Start | 31 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 28 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 35 MPG |
| Combined | 31 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 4% below the class average.
- Amount financed
- $22,500
- Total interest
- $3,914
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Cost to own
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Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPIC- Overall
- Frontal crash
- Side crash
- Rollover
Recalls (2)
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL26V047000 · 2026-01-27
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.
- STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM26V069000 · 2026-02-06
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Kona vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 5, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 295. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 7, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2026 Hyundai Kona?
The 2026 Hyundai Kona is EPA-rated at 31 MPG combined (28 city / 35 highway).
Is the 2026 Hyundai Kona reliable?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2026 Hyundai Kona. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How safe is the 2026 Hyundai Kona?
The 2026 Hyundai Kona earned a 4-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Hyundai Kona?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2026 Hyundai Kona costs roughly $1,297 per year to fuel, or about $6,484 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2026 Hyundai Kona?
The 2026 Hyundai Kona is classified as a compact suv. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC