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2023 Hyundai Kona EV maintenance schedule

The 2023 Kona EV is part of the OS generation (2019-2023), sold as a crossover. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2023 Kona EV needs, and when

All 3 of these items come from Hyundai's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Hyundai's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Brake fluid60,000 mi / 4 yearsManufacturer
Transmission fluid

No transmission fluid maintenance (single-speed reduction gear)

Inspect, replace as neededManufacturer
EV coolant loops40,000 mi / 3 yearsManufacturer

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Powertrains in this generation

  • Electric, 201 hp, 1-speed reduction gear, FWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2023 Kona EV owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

"Tick tick" reduction gear noise

medium severity

10,000-40,000 mi

Audible clicking during acceleration/deceleration

Source: insideevsforum.com

Safety recalls

1 NHTSA recall for the 2023 Hyundai Kona EV

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Hyundai dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Power train

NHTSA 23V526000

July 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 components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.

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, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance
$468

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other Kona EV model years

SX2 (2024-2026)

202420252026

OS (2019-2023)

20192020202120222023

Shopping new? The Hyundai Kona EV guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-22. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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