Hyundai Kona Radio Replacement Parts

The Hyundai Kona has been sold in the UK in two main generations: the first generation ran from 2017 to 2023, with a notable facelift arriving in 2021, and the second generation launched in 2023. Radios from within the first generation (2017–2023) are most likely to interchange, but the 2021 facelift brought updated infotainment hardware and different screen sizes, so a pre-facelift unit may not swap directly into a post-facelift car. Always confirm with the breaker against your registration before buying.

A 2019 Kona is pre-facelift (first gen, pre-2021) and a 2022 Kona is post-facelift (first gen, post-2021), so you are crossing the 2021 facelift boundary where Hyundai updated the infotainment system. The units may look similar but connector pinouts, screen sizes, and software can differ across that boundary. Route this one to the breaker with your registration to confirm whether the specific part numbers match before purchasing.

For the Hyundai Kona, trim level — such as SE, SE Connect, Premium, or Ultimate — can affect which radio or infotainment system was factory-fitted, because higher trims often came with larger screens or navigation built in where lower trims did not. Unlike alloys or some mechanical parts, radio fitment is influenced by the original specification of the head unit rather than trim being irrelevant, so you should check what screen size and connector type your car has. Confirm the specific part number with the breaker against your registration to make sure the unit matches your car's setup.

Hyundai does share infotainment platforms across models built on the same architecture, so there is a chance of compatibility, but connector layouts, mounting points, and software calibration are often model-specific even when the screens look identical. The Kona uses its own fascia dimensions, so a unit from a Tucson or i30 may not physically mount correctly or match your steering wheel controls. Check part numbers with the breaker and confirm against your Kona's registration before committing.

The engine or drivetrain type — petrol, diesel, or the Kona Electric — does not in itself determine which radio fits, as infotainment fitment is driven by the head unit specification, screen size, and generation rather than what is under the bonnet. That said, the Kona Electric sometimes had different standard-fit infotainment specs to the equivalent combustion-engined trim, so the trim and model year still matter. Confirm the part number with the breaker against your registration to be sure.

Give the breaker your full registration so they can identify your exact model year, trim, and infotainment specification — this is the most reliable way to match the head unit. It also helps to tell them the screen size in your current car (typically listed in your owner's manual) and whether your car has built-in satellite navigation, as these factors affect which unit will plug straight in. This information helps the breaker cross-reference their stock accurately and reduces the risk of buying an incompatible unit.