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2022 Hyundai Kona

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2022 Kona.

The 2022 Hyundai Kona, a subcompact crossover with a powertrain requiring 5.1 quarts of 0W-20 API SN oil, stands out for having zero recalls in its model year. With 94 total owner complaints—the most common issue area being the engine—this year sits between the model’s highest complaint count of 184 in 2019 and its lowest of 6 in 2026, placing it in the middle of the reliability spectrum for the 2018–2026 generation.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.1 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 API SNOEM · verified
Lug nut torque79.0-94.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 263312J000. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tire size235/45R18/XL 98VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter263312J000
Battery37110F9620
Front wiper blades99H09AKA26H alt 00F09AU016HY

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length165.4 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height61 in
Wheelbase102.4 in
Curb weight3230 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Kona of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.8–7.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.80 sec — 2022 N
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2022N 2.0L Turbo I-44.80 sec13.40 sec276 hpFWD
2022N 2.0L Turbo I-45.30 sec13.90 sec276 hpFWD
2022N 2.0L Turbo I-45.30 sec13.70 sec276 hpFWD
2022Electric Limited Elec 150-kW 64-kWh6.20 sec14.70 sec201 hpFWD
2022N Line 1.6L Turbo I-47.30 sec15.70 sec195 hpAWD
2022N Line 1.6L Turbo I-47.30 sec15.70 sec195 hpAWD
2020Ultimate 1.6T 1.6L Turbo I-46.40 sec15.10 sec175 hpFWD
2019Ultimate 1.6T 1.6L Turbo I-46.00 sec14.70 sec175 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.1 qt of 0W-20 API SN engine oil, API · GL-5 · 75W-90 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 79.0-94.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidSP-CVT1
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.1 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidAPI · GL-4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity1.7-1.8 Qts.
Brake Fluid Capacity0.50-0.60 Qts.
Differential Gear OilAPI · GL-5 · 75W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity0.5-0.55 Qts.
Engine Coolant Capacity7.3 qt

Engine torques

Cylinder Head InstructionsMS721
Engine Flywheel BoltsUse new bolts only. 53.0-56.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14.0-17.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsMPI: 14.0-17.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14.0-17.0 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts25.0-29.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs6.5-10.1 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts79.0-94.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerHyundai
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.031" in
Spark Plug Torque11.0-18.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerHyundai
Spark Plug Gap0.031-0.035" in
Spark Plug Torque11.0-18.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity0.93-1.04 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type30
Oil Capacity3.88-4.58 oz

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque16.0-23.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 58.0-; Rear: 47.0-
ABS Sensor Torque6.6
Minimum Pad Thickness0.080" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementRear: 0.331
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0002; Rear: .0003
Maximum Rotor Runout0.0016"
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementRear: 0.315

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
149.0-52.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 98-102°49–52 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 90°22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 90°22 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
124.0-27.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-95°, Step 3: 90-95°24–27 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
113.0-16.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 88-92°13–16 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 47,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 8,000 miAir Conditioning System (inspect) · Air Intake System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect)
Every 16,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Filter (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 24,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 47,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 48,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2022 Hyundai Kona sits in the middle of a steady post-2019 improvement arc, with 94 NHTSA complaints representing a continued drop from the generation’s 184-complaint peak in 2019 and 152 in 2020, yet remaining above the 61 and 42 complaints recorded in 2023 and 2024. While recalls fell to zero for 2022—an improvement over the one recall in 2021 and a contrast to the three recalls in 2024—investigations held at two, matching 2019 and 2020 levels while later model years dropped to zero. Technical service bulletins ticked up slightly to 69 from 64 in 2021, though both figures sit well below the generation’s early highs of 91 to 94. The leading complaint area is engine-related with 20 entries, though the federal data does not specify root cause; the year also logged three crash complaints and zero fire complaints. Given its declining complaint volume, absence of recalls, and position after the generation’s most troubled early years, the 2022 model presents as a comparatively stable used purchase, though buyers should weigh the lingering investigations and unspecified engine complaints against the cleaner records of 2023 and later.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
69
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
94
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 94 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine20
Unknown Or Other12
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other8
Electrical System6
Power Train5
Vehicle Speed Control,Forward Collision Avoidance4
Power Train,Engine3
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 69 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
Z07 OL2026-05-15Unknown Or OtherCertain 2021-2023 model year Kona, 2021-2023 model year Kona Electric, and 2022-2023…
26-EE-003H TSB2026-04-17Electrical SystemSome vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather. This bulletin provides the…
26-BE-010H DN2026-04-17Unknown Or OtherSome vehicles may have an inoperable horn that may be caused by foreign substances…
26-BE-010H TSB2026-04-17Unknown Or OtherSome vehicles may have an inoperable horn that may be caused by foreign substances…
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2022 Kona take?

5.1 qt of Shell Helix 0W-20 API SN Plus/SP or ILSAC GF-6 Full Synthetic, per the factory manual.

Does the 2022 Kona have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.