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2023 Hyundai Kona

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Kona.

The 2023 Hyundai Kona, built on Hyundai’s sub‑compact crossover platform and powered by a modern engine that requires 5.08 qt of 0W‑30 oil, continues the model’s evolution with a compact yet versatile footprint. Across the 2023 model year owners reported a total of 61 complaints, most frequently centered on the electrical system, and the vehicle was subject to a single recall, reflecting a relatively modest issue rate for its segment. When placed against the broader 20182026 reliability record—peaking at 184 complaints in 2019 and dropping to a low of six in 2026—this year sits toward the lower‑end of the complaint spectrum, indicating a steady improvement in dependability as the Kona matures.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.08 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30OEM · 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 size205/60R16 92HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter263312J000
Front wiper blades00F09AU016HY alt 99H09AKA26H

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.

4.8–9.2 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 5.08 qt of 0W-30 engine oil, DOT 4 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 79.0-94.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidGL-4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity1.68-1.80 Qts.
Automatic Transmission FluidSP-CVT1
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.08 qt
Brake FluidDOT 4 · DOT 4
Brake Fluid Capacity0.5-0.6 Qts.
Brake FluidDOT 4 · DOT 4
Brake Fluid Capacity0.5-0.6 Qts.

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts79.0-94.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity0.93-1.05 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity3.88-4.58 oz

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 48,000 mi; coolant every 24,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 24,000 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 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Air Intake System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect)
Every 16,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 24,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 32,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level)
At 48,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 48,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
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 2023 Hyundai Kona sits near the tail of a clear downward trend in complaints, with 61 reports—a sharp drop from the 2019 peak of 184 and lower than the 94 recorded in 2022. Recalls have been sporadic across the generation, and the single recall for 2023 is unremarkable compared to the two in 2020 or three in 2024, while investigations fell to zero after fluctuating in earlier years. Technical Service Bulletins also declined significantly from 94 in 2018 to 35 in 2023, indicating that many early issues were addressed as the generation matured. The top complaint area is the electrical system with 11 reports, but with no fire complaints and a low overall volume, the data does not point to a systemic defect. Given the clear arc of improvement and the 2023 model’s position in a low-complaint, low-recall trough, this is a solid year to buy, provided the single recall is confirmed as completed.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
35
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
61
Owner complaints
4 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 61 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System11
Unknown Or Other10
Power Train5
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other4
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Lane Departure,Forward Collision Avoidance2
Vehicle Speed Control,Engine2
Vehicle Speed Control,Forward Collision Avoidance2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V526000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Fluid/Lubricant:PumpReported 27/07/2023

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical… Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 35 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
26-GI-002H TSB2026-05-27Electrical SystemThis bulletin provides information related to the navigation and head unit software…
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…

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 2023 Kona take?

5.08 qt of Quaker State Full Synthetic 0W-30 SN Plus or Highter or ILSAC GF-6, per the factory manual.

Does the 2023 Kona have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.