2026 Hyundai Kona - Maintenance & Specs
The 2026 Hyundai Kona belongs to a Hyundai Kona lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 5 model years, from 2020 to 2026. Engine options on record include the 1.6L, 2.0L. It is configured as front-wheel drive with an automatic (s8). This 2026 car is the most recent Hyundai Kona model year on record.
It takes 0W-20 full synthetic oil, 4.5 qt with a new filter meeting API SP. Fluid specs on file include Long Life coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid, SP-IV transmission fluid. Know Your Ride lists 20 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 5,000 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 26 ft-lb, lug nut 80 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.
There are 2 safety recalls on record; one covers: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona.... Its overall reliability signal is rated "Excellent" based on aggregated complaint and crash data.
EPA fuel economy is rated at 26 city / 31 highway MPG, 28 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $1,550.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 0W-20 |
| Oil type | Full Synthetic |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 4.5 qt |
| OEM oil spec | API SP |
| EPA combined | 28 MPG |
| Tire size | 215/55R17 |
| Coolant | Long Life |
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 stars |
| Open recalls on record | 2 |
| Technical service bulletins | 3 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.