- Engine / equipment
- Hyundai Kona I (petrol, hybrid, diesel and electric)
- Period mentioned
- 2017–2023
- Symptoms
- A stretched chain on early 1.6 T-GDIs (noise on cold start); direct-injection carbon; a dirty EGR on the diesel; dual-clutch judder; on the EV, cells that discharge quickly; on hybrids and EVs, faults in the integrated electronic brake (IEB).
- Possible cause described
- The 1.6 T-GDI chain is replaced under warranty; the EV discharge improves with an update. The IEB affects cars built from January 2018 to March 2020. Recalls (KBA): a short circuit with fire risk on the 2018 model year and eCall (1/9–14/12/2020).
- Check for the garage
- Check the campaigns and updates by VIN; listen to the chain when cold; test the gearbox in traffic.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
KNOWN FAULT · Hyundai
1.6 T-GDI chain, electronic brake on hybrids and EVs, and campaigns on the Kona
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to repair this fault?
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.
A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Calculate estimateHow is it checked?
Check the campaigns and updates by VIN; listen to the chain when cold; test the gearbox in traffic.
What are the symptoms?
A stretched chain on early 1.6 T-GDIs (noise on cold start); direct-injection carbon; a dirty EGR on the diesel; dual-clutch judder; on the EV, cells that discharge quickly; on hybrids and EVs, faults in the integrated electronic brake (IEB).
Which cars and years does it affect?
- Brands
- Hyundai
- Engine / equipment
- Hyundai Kona I (petrol, hybrid, diesel and electric)
- Period mentioned
- 2017–2023
Taking it to a garage?
Models with this entry
- Hyundai Kona (I)2017–2023
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