Used Hyundai Kona 2023-present reliability review

Name: Used Hyundai Kona 2023-present
Rating: 4
Author: George Hill

The second-generation Hyundai Kona is spacious and comfortable, but it’s still quite a pricey used buy

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Used Hyundai Kona 2023-present front cornering grey

Used Hyundai Kona 2023-present interior dashboard

Used Hyundai Kona 2023-present touchscreen infotainment

Used Hyundai Kona 2023-present front seats

Used Hyundai Kona 2023-present back seats

Used Hyundai Kona 2023-present rear cornering grey

Used Hyundai Kona 2023-present alloy wheel

How we test cars

What should I look for in a used Hyundai KONA?

What are the most common problems with a used Hyundai KONA?

When viewing a used car, always follow our used car buying checklist.

Most Hyundai Konas will have been used by families, so make sure the interior is in good condition, with minimal wear and tear. On the outside, check the bodywork for any car park scuffs and dings to the wings, as well as the alloy wheels for any kerb damage. Have a look through the car's service history, too, to ensure it's been properly maintained. The interior electrics should all be working properly.

Is a used Hyundai KONA reliable?

The Kona is too new to have featured in our latest What Car? Reliability Survey, but the hybrid-powered Kia Niro – a close relative of the Kona – finished in fourth place out of 76 cars in the family SUV category. That’s a very strong position, beating cars like the Nissan Qashqai and Volvo XC40.

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In the brand rankings, Hyundai finished in 14th place out of the 30 manufacturers. That places it above Ford, Skoda and Volkswagen, but below Kia and Toyota.

If you would like to see the full reliability list, head to the What Car? Reliability Survey pages for more information.

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About the writer

Name: George Hill

Title: Used car writer

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George Hill has worked as What Car?’s used car writer since 2024, having previously joined the team as a staff writer in 2021. In his current role he focuses on used car reviews, used car group tests and used car top 10s, as well new car editorial, for What Car? magazine and whatcar.com.

If you follow What Car? on social media, you might also see him presenting the odd video on new and used cars too.

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