2026 Hyundai Kona Service and Repair Manual

Hyundai cut the Kona down to four trims for 2026, retiring the SEL, SEL Convenience, N Line and N Line S in favor of new SEL Sport and SEL Premium grades between the SE and Limited. Under the hood, the SE and SEL Sport use the 2.0L four-cylinder with a variable transmission, while the SEL Premium and Limited get the 1.6L turbocharged four and an eight-speed automatic. This service and repair manual follows that 2026 layout, so the procedures, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostic steps match the engine and trim of your crossover rather than the older lineup.

Engines covered

• 2.0L inline-four — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 1.6L inline-four — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sport utility

Trims covered

• Limited
• SE
• SEL Premium
• SEL Sport

Known issues on the 2026 Kona. Three recalls are on federal record for this model year. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail, which is fixed by an over-the-air or dealer update. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, causing a loss of steering control, so dealers inspect and replace them. The rear center seat belt buckle may also fail to restrain an occupant and is being replaced. The steering knuckle, seat belt and instrument cluster procedures behind these campaigns are detailed in this manual.