KNOWN FAULTS · Hyundai

Hyundai Kona (I) 1.6 CRDi common problems.

2017–2023 · Diesel

Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.

2 known faults with sources

Applies if: Weak points of this model from inspections, breakdown statistics and recalls; anything specific to one engine is stated in the sheet.

1.6 T-GDI chain, electronic brake on hybrids and EVs, and campaigns on the KonaKnown weak points

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.

Applies if: Only with the 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (7DCT). Confirm the gearbox type.

Judder on the 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox (7DCT)Automatic gearbox

Engine / equipment: 7-speed dry dual-clutch automatic (7DCT)
Period mentioned: Approx. 2015–2021
Symptoms: Abnormal vibration or shudder when pulling away and at low speed, especially in traffic.
Possible cause described: Dual-clutch behaviour at low speed; Hyundai and Kia issued technical bulletins with new gearbox software (anti-judder logic) and, if that is not enough, a clutch replacement.
Check for the garage: At the dealer: run the judder test with the diagnostic tool, install the latest gearbox software and replace the dual clutch only if the judder remains.
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.