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2020 Hyundai Kona Electric

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

3 current

Combined

17.4kWh/100 km

Fuel, a year

$410

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Other

Transport Canada recall 2025636 · manufacturer campaign C0624 / C0709

17 November 2025

Transport Canada lists: GV80 2021–2025 · Elantra 2021–2025 · IONIQ 6 2023–2025 · Kona 2018–2023 · and 3 more

What is wrong

Hyundai Auto Canada is conducting an extended warranty campaign for certain vehicles as water could enter the horn assembly and cause the horn's electrical contacts to corrode. As a result, the horn may not work properly or at all.

Why it matters

A horn that doesn't work properly could prevent a driver from warning others of a danger and create an unsafe situation.

What the dealer will do

To reduce the safety risk, Hyundai advises you to test the horn regularly. Hyundai will notify owners in writing and advise you to contact a dealership if your horn doesn't work properly. Hyundai will provide an extended warranty of 10 years/200 000 km to replace the horn for free if it fails.

332,486 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2021252 · manufacturer campaign R0189 (11D110)

28 April 2021

Transport Canada lists: Elantra 2019–2020 · Kona 2019–2021 · Veloster 2019–2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the engine's piston oil rings may be defective. This can cause engine wear that can lead to increased oil consumption. Eventually, this can create abnormal engine noise and the oil pressure warning light may turn on. If you continue to drive the vehicle with these symptoms, the engine could fail. Note: This only affects vehicles equipped with a 2.0 L Nu MPI engine.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. An engine failure could also create the risk of a fire.

What the dealer will do

Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the engine. The engine will be replaced, if necessary. Hyundai is also developing a Piston-ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software update to be installed when available; it will alert the driver of potential damage before an engine failure occurs.

76,192 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Label

Transport Canada recall 2020016 · manufacturer campaign R0163 (01D004)

20 January 2020

Transport Canada lists: Kona 2020

What is wrong

The compliance label on certain vehicles lists an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). This could lead to overloading of the vehicle and cause poor handling or a tire failure.

Why it matters

Poor handling or a tire failure could cause a loss of control and result in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install a label providing the correct GAWR.

529 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 99% of 200 2020 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
0 g/km
Rated range
415 km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking · Winter range

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Common questions

Does the 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric get?
NRCan rates the 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric at 17.4 kWh/100 km combined, with a rated range of 415 km.
What does it cost to run a 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $410 in electricity, producing roughly 99 kg of CO2. Ontario is time-of-use, so charging is billed at whichever rate applies when you plug in — the real cost is usually higher than this average. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.