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2018–2023 Hyundai Kona · common fault repair costs

What the known faults on this Hyundai Kona typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.

Cost at a glance

Most expensive fault
£900–£3,200
Top three risks, from
£1,270
Worst case, everything
£6,900

The single priciest documented job on the 2018–2023 Hyundai Kona is dct clutch pack / mechatronic work at £900–£3,200. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £1,450£6,900 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.

Cost per fault

TransmissionMedium

1.6T dual-clutch hesitation.

DCT clutch pack / mechatronic work£900–£3,200

Inspect · Test-drive for jerky low-speed shifts.

BodyLow

Paint chipping and trim rattles.

Body & corrosion repair£250–£1,800

Inspect · Inspect paint and listen for rattles.

ElectricalLow

Infotainment glitches.

Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200

Inspect · Test the screen and CarPlay.

EngineHigh

2.0 Nu engine oil consumption / rare seizure.

Oil leak trace & seal / gasket£180–£700

Inspect · Check oil level and consumption history; listen for knock.

Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.

Inspecting a Hyundai Kona this week?

Build a tickable checklist for the exact car in front of you, record faults with photos, and hand the buyer a report.