2022 Hyundai Kona SEL Convenience Pkg / N Line / N Line + Tech Pkg
KM8K33A38NU794428
Vehicle history report for the 2022 Hyundai Kona SEL Convenience Pkg / N Line / N Line + Tech Pkg (VIN KM8K33A38NU794428). Blue, sport utility vehicle (suv)/multi-purpose vehicle (mpv), 1.6L 4-cyl 1985 hp, gasoline. Registered in Tx. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident histo
At a glance
Vehicle identity & specifications
MPG & running costs
Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2022 Hyundai Kona.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. EPA estimates for this year/make/model; actual mileage varies by trim and driving conditions.
Full vehicle history report
What a full report checks for VIN KM8K33A38NU794428
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2022 HYUNDAI Kona.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 94 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Hyundai Kona, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 1 involved a crash
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 94
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2022 Hyundai Kona.
TIRES
The tread came off the tire on the highway causing me to crash off I 75. The tires were made 6 of 2025 and the pressure was 31.5 according to the highway patrol officer on scene. I have the paperwork for the tires I purchased at Sams Club in Cape Coral Florida on 7/29/25. The tires are less than 11 months old and this shouldn't have happened. The tread damag…
Crash · NHTSA ODI #11743054UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Recall with car regarding coolant. Last year Hyundai apparently addressed; however, coolant light came on, despite coolant being full. Told by different dealership that with these issues, it needs to be checked and rechecked multiple times; otherwise, issues arise again (as in my case). Want this addressed by dealership. They are charging me a diagnostic fee…
NHTSA ODI #11741719UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Charging port door will not open. Not sure if it is an issue with acuator, which employee in service dept at dealer said that is common problem. Seems like if this issue with less than 20k, perhaps should also be recall item.
NHTSA ODI #11741721ENGINE
I purchased my 2022 Hyundai Kona on August 28, 2024, and I am the first registered owner. Only 48 days after purchase, the vehicle suddenly broke down without warning while stopped at a red light in [XXX] after traveling from [XXX] . The vehicle had to be towed. Since then, the vehicle has repeatedly experienced dangerous engine and timing-related issues de…
NHTSA ODI #11738820ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The vehicle trunk doors pops open. This has been happening for several months. We’ve taken it to the dealership. They said that it was not covered and there has been no recall on this, but it’s still happening and it’s very dangerous. It’s happened on the freeway on the back roads at night it doesn’t matter it just when it feels like it wants to open up it b…
NHTSA ODI #11738915ENGINE
In January 2026, my engine light illuminated and the vehicle lost power. The dealership found a sudden loss of compression across all four cylinders, requiring a total engine replacement. This occurred without warning, only two months after a routine oil change at the same facility where no issues were reported. Despite opening a case with Hyundai corporate…
NHTSA ODI #11730758POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
I found a lot of shaved metals when I did the oil change for the Gear Reduction. It made a lot of noises when driving or the wheel of fortune sounds whether the car is in Regenerative Braking. The sounds developed as time goes on but Hyundai failed to recall this issue. I found this has been an ongoing issue since 2019 when Hyundai make this Kona EV, but th…
NHTSA ODI #11724172ENGINE
The vehicle displayed a warning lamp indicating a Cooling System Performance failure. The specific defect relates to the Integrated Thermal-Management Module (ITM) and the thermostat opening prematurely, corresponding to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P218100. This issue requires a repair outlined in Technical Service Bulletin 25-EM-007H, involving a spring i…
NHTSA ODI #11712162+ 86 more complaints on record.
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Frequently asked questions
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Is the VIN KM8K33A38NU794428 valid?
KM8K33A38NU794428 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in South Korea. It decodes to the 2022 Hyundai Kona.
Does the 2022 Hyundai Kona have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2022 Hyundai Kona. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What fuel economy does the 2022 Hyundai Kona get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2022 Hyundai Kona at about 29 mpg combined (27 city / 32 highway).
Data last checked 21 Aug 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.