2020 Hyundai Kona Engine

My vehicle has a damaged cylinder bore due to the safety recall about the Hyundai 2020 Kona Piston problem. My engine light keeps going on and off… My issue is that Hyundai has caused the defect and my vehicle is on verge of breakdown, the problem I have is that they can only fit my car in for service in a months time…so I have to drive for another month with a possibility of breakdown.

This vehicle was under recall by Hyundai ( campaign 203 ) For defective piston oil ring. Since day one of owning the vehicle I would notice oil level low by at least a 1/2 quart ( I would top off). After Several trips to the dealer they installed software to detect vibration and it passed . So they said just run it until it dies only then we can replace the engine . Hyundai has since removed car from recall lookup list. Went to 2nd dealer and I'm going through a oil consumption test . They found it uses .4 to .5 quarts ( 2 more tests due) . They say this is normal and they probably will not be able to fix the excessive oil consumption . I have a 2020 Kona with 10,000 miles that can't make it through the oil change cycle with out using oil the oil . I don't know what to do at this point Hyundai is not Honoring the recall . They are trying every trick in the book to avoid their obligations.

2020 HYUNDAI KONA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO OIL CONSUMPTION SAFETY RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE WOULD MAKE A TAPPING SOUND. A MALFUCNTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONSUMER TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE 1,000 MILES THEN RETURN IT.

Leased 5/24/2020. Poor mileage . Told had to break in. On 3/24, 3/29 and 3/30, 2020, car stalled out in traffic. Called for service and given date 3 weeks later. Called Another dealer and got appt. for next day.Spoke to Hyundai Ca. (Sonia) and got case number(1811 5897). On 4/2/2020Blue Link advised to take to dealership, that there was a problem with Engine Control System.The service report was written up that customer states check engine light on.We told them that the car stalled in traffic(very dangerous), but they wouldn’t write that up. They state that they repaired the car and no code was found. An recall was mailed to house. Made appt for 11/15/2020. Had engine rings recall, they said they did an Atkinson Engine Insp.On 12/6/2020 we received from Blue Link a notice for a possible condition with Engine Control System. At the same time notice appeared car stalled, again in traffic.Called Hyundai Ca. Talked to a Jordan who started another case number, 1905 7159 and he contacted Centereach Hyundai and we had an appt for 12/8/2020. They had to keep the car which meant we were without a car. On 12/16/2020 Centereach gave us a loaner which we were very appreciative of. The car was finally repaired and given back to us on 12/31/2020. Engine was replaced or rebuilt. We had car in for recall on 11/15/2020 and nothing showed up on Engine. Yet on 12/08/2020 they say the engine noise was caused by faulty bearing and piston slap, did a test and found a passing result. They continued to diagnosis and found scoring on all cylinder walls an indication of piston slap to be confirmed, submitted all proper paper work, photos and video evidence to Hyundai for engine approval. After reading in the newspaper about troubles with Hyundai I felt I should write as we could have numerous times accidents with the stalling of car. Hyundai did not acknowledge and repair car right the first time. It was a dangerous situation.

...three times in one week (twice with me, and once with my wife), while driving in traffic the engine shut down completely, and we had to coast off the road to restart the engine...could easily have been deadly...I have tried to contact my dealer, but continually on hold...have left message for call back...afraid to drive car...

The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000(ENGINE). The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, an abnormal knocking sound began to emit from the engine as the vehicle began to hesitate and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer confirmed that the failure was linked to the recall; however, the parts for the repair were not yet available. The manufacturer had also been notified of the recall and offered no assistance. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.

My vehicle completely died while driving. It was as if I was pressing the gas pedal and I had run out of gas but I had a full tank. Electronics were fine however the engine was extremely hot beyond normal operating temperature with the engine and oil light flashing on and off. The sad part is I just had this vehicle inspected by Hyundai.

June 25th I noticed a knocking sound on my vehicle. On June 28th I was driving and noticed the knocking sound and was unable to accelerate. I had to exit immediately. The engine shut off and I was unable to restart my car. I waited a few minutes and checked the oil. The engine was smoking and the oil was bone dry. I then got some oil and put it in the car but the vehicle would not start. I had to get it towed to the dealership on Tuesday, June 29th. I was then told that it wasn't the recall although my car did everything listed on the recall except catch on fire. The dealership is saying there is too much oil in the intake. They are giving me the run around and will not return my calls. I have to physically go up to the dealership in order to get feedback. They only tell me that they do not know when I call them.

The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while starting the vehicle he heard an abnormal sound. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he needed to add a 1½ quart of oil to the engine. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where an unknown test was completed however, the result was not yet provided. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.

Engine light and engine shaking/sputtering on 8/27/2021 and car stalled out while on interstate at 55 mph. Car taken to Alexandria Hyundai on 8/30. Test confirmed that car failed engine piston test and was told that engine would be replaced. Call to Hyundai Corporation (case #18719921) on 10/7/2021 reveals that request by dealer for engine to be approved for replacement is "pending." It is now 10/11/2021 and car has not been repaired. I think 6 weeks and counting to remedy issue per recall now approaches "failed to remedy the defect within a reasonable time" and dealer should make repair/replacement a priority or replace vehicle at no cost as it only has 14k miles and is less than 1 year old (purchased on 5/31/2020).

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 HYUNDAI KONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CONSUMED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ENGINE OIL. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT OCCASIONALLY THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, WITH AN ABNORMAL GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LINWOOD MOTORS PADUCAH (3345 PARK AVE, PADUCAH, KY 42001) WHERE THE MECHANIC PERFORMED AN ENGINE CLEANING HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V301000 (ENGINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,500. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, knocking noises were heard and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer performed an oil change and oil consumption test after every thousand miles on three separate occasions. The first time the vehicle consumed half a quart of oil. The second and third times, the vehicle consumed a quart of oil. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle had passed the engine vibration test and the recall was not repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,448.

The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that the vehicle had been consuming oil every 500 miles. The contact stated he received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer inspected the vehicle and advised the contact that they would not replace the engine as the vehicle had passed the software vibration test. The dealer advised the contact to continue to take the vehicle in for oil changes. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 500.

The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine was faulty was replaced. The contact was informed that the repairs would be performed several months later. The vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine). The contact stated that the manufacturer and dealer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. Parts distribution disconnect. The failure mileage was 11,000.

The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there were clicking noises heard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. The dealer performed an oil consumption test after 1,000 miles on two separate occasions and diagnosed that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. In the first oil consumption test, it was found that the vehicle had consumed 3 quarts of oil after 1,000 miles. The second oil consumption test found that the vehicle had consumed 2 quarts of oil after 1,000 miles. The vehicle was not repaired, and the dealer informed the contact that the manufacturer wanted a third oil consumption test after 1,000 miles before the recall would be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000.

The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was making an abnormal sound and the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. Additionally, the brakes were making abnormal squeaking sounds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer performed an engine inspection test and the brake pads were replaced. However, the dealer informed the contact that it was safe to drive the vehicle with the steering wheel making abnormal noise. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case and informed the contact that the Piston Noise Sensing System software for the recall was available for update. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000.

The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the recall and informed the contact that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

After taking my vehicle for an oil change, I had to fill the engine with 1 1/2 quarts of oil less than a month after. I took a trip that was less than 1000 miles and had to add 2 1/2 quarts of oil. I took my vehicle into the dealership and explained the issue which turned out that there was a recall. They put me into a loaner because I refuse to drive a vehicle that could potentially cause harm to myself or my family. I then called Hyundai. The acknowledged the recall and provided me with a case number {18373693}. Was told someone would call me in 10 days. To date no one has called me. Was told I had a case manager which turned out to not be true. I am beyond livid! I'm paying for a vehicle I cannot even drive. Something needs to be done.

2020 HYUNDAI KONA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 21V-301.

The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The malfunction light came on. Called Hyundai Service center the next day. Told they could not get me in for 2 weeks. Called service dept again the next day bc the vehicle was stalling. Service looked at car quickly the next day. I was told engine needed oil, he put some in and let me go. Right after leaving, light went back on and car was stalling. Called again and finally got them to look at it 2 days later. I was told it needed a new engine and it will take 3-4 months to get an engine. I was accused of driving without oil in the car. Not true. A couple of days later I received a recall notice explaining the exact thing that happened to my vehicle. The recall was issued on April 28 so the dealer must have known about it and never told me. They let me drive away in a vehicle that could catch on fire and had a recall on it. I do not have a loaner car bc supposedly they don’t have one. Service Manager was very rude and the general manager was too. I’ve called twice for a loaner and was never called back. My car is 1 year old, has 12,000 miles on it and they inspected and passed it one month prior to the malfunction light going on. I had to beg the service manager to look at my car bc I was scared to drive it. Burdick Hyundai in Cicero,NY should not be allowed to operate if they are ok with their customers driving a recalled vehicle that can catch on fire. Very scary!

Recall 20321V301000HYUNDAI IS INITIATING A NEW RECALL CAMPAIGN 203, A SAFETY RECALL TO ADDRESS A CONDITION INVOLVING ENGINE FAILURES RESULTING IN A VEHICLE STALL & OR FIRE IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2019-2020 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, 2019-2021 HYUNDAI KONA, AND 2019-2021 HYUNDAI VELOSTER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0- LITER "NU" MPI ENGINES AND PRODUCED FOR SALE IN THE U.S. AND CANADA. HYUNDAI IS INITIATING THIS ACTION TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF ITS VEHICLES. This vehicle I purchased brand new from Located in: Universal Hyndai Orlando Address: 12801 South, S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32837 on 1/1/2020. It has 9000 miles on it. This recall is scarey. Since receiving the notice on 4/23/21 there is no remedy on the recall?? So if something happens I will be sure to file a lawsuit to all those directly and indirectly involved. What is the remedy? You cannot issue a recall of this magnitude and do nothing for 3 months since sending out notices. I called Universal Hyndai and they said they cannot do anything without the remedy notification. They also told me they won't cover a loaner vehicle while in repair. I need to speak to someone that knows what is going on and who can handle the rectification of this issue properly. If not give me a replacement vehicle of the same.

The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Hello, I was instructed to reach out regarding a recall in my vehicle that is not being taken care of. I lease a 2020 Hyundai Kona. About 5 months ago my vehicle started making an odd noise from the engine. It then started stalling, completely turning off while I was driving Hello, I was instructed to reach out regarding a recall in my vehicle that is not being taken care of. I lease a 2020 Hyundai Kona. About 5 months ago my vehicle started making an odd noise from the engine. It then started stalling, completely turning off while I was in the middle of the road, driving it. I reached out to my Hyundai dealership who had me bring it in 3 times to check the oil. They told me that there was nothing they could do. I have since received a letter stating there is a recall on my vehicle but there is no remedy in place and they do not have courtesy cars. So I am stuck making payments on a leased vehicle that is completely unsafe to drive. I am unsure where to go from here. I look forward to your response. Thank you.

The contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while stationary, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was slow to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V301000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who stated the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000. Parts distribution disconnect.