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2023 Hyundai Kona N

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

Transmission Automatic (AM-S8)

The 2023 Hyundai Kona N is defined by its automatic (AM-S8) transmission and an engine requiring 5.49 quarts of 0W-30 oil to deliver EPA fuel economy of 20/27/23 mpg. The model's reliability history is relatively quiet, marked by just four total owner complaints and a single recall. However, because the engine stands as the top complaint area alongside that lone recall, researchers should understand that the vehicle's few issues are directly concentrated on the powertrain rather than scattered across secondary systems.

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.49 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque79.0-94.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy20/27/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 2630035505. 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 size235/40R19/XL 96YOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter2630035505
Spark plug1885709085
Front wiper blades00F09AU016HY alt 99H09AKA26H

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S8)

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

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 27 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.49 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

Brake FluidDOT 4 · DOT 4
Brake Fluid Capacity0.74-0.85 Qts.
Engine Coolant Capacity7.3 qt
Engine OilSynthetic · 0W-30
Engine Oil Capacity5.49 qt

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 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.

At 5,000 miIntercooler (inspect)
At 6,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed)
Every 6,000 miAir Conditioning System (inspect) · Air Intake System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 8,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 12,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (inspect)
Every 12,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 16,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 20,000 miIntercooler (inspect)
Every 24,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine 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 N shows a clear improvement over its 2022 debut year: complaints dropped from 7 to 4, recalls fell from 2 to 1, and TSBs decreased from 31 to 27, with no investigations or fire/crash reports for either year. The 2023’s top complaint area is the engine (2 of 4 complaints), but the data does not specify a root cause or indicate a widespread pattern. This downward trend across the two-year record suggests that Hyundai addressed early-production issues, making the 2023 a more mature version of the Kona N. Given the low complaint count, single recall, and absence of safety-related incidents, the 2023 model is a solid buy for a used performance SUV, offering greater reliability than the 2022.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
27
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
4
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 4 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Engine2
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine1
Steering,Suspension,Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

24V528000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump:Control/Drive ModuleReported 12/07/2024

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Genesis G70, 2022-2023 Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power. Remedy: Dealers will update engine control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 27 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
26-AT-004H TSB2026-06-04Power TrainThis bulletin provides information related to a Transmission Control Unit (TCU) software…
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-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 N take?

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

Does the 2023 Kona N have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the Kona N get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 27 highway / 23 combined mpg.