Second Hand Hyundai Kona Track Rod

The first-generation Kona ran from 2017 to 2023, but it received a facelift in 2020, and whether steering components like the track rod interchange across that 2020 facelift boundary is not guaranteed. Both years sit within the same broad generation, which is a good start, but you should confirm compatibility with the breaker against your specific registration before buying. Never assume fitment just because the generation overlaps.

Track rod dimensions can vary between engine variants because heavier or more powerful engines sometimes influence suspension and steering geometry, and the 1.0 and 1.6 Kona use different engine and front-end configurations. It is worth telling the breaker both your engine size and your registration so they can check the exact part number rather than assuming they are interchangeable. Do not rely on generation alone when engine sizes differ.

Trim level alone does not determine track rod fitment on the Kona - the part is dictated by the generation, engine size, and whether it is the NS (nearside) or OS (offside) rod you need, not by whether the car is SE, Premium, or N Line. You may find cosmetic differences like different wheel sizes across trims, but those do not change the track rod itself. Just make sure you tell the breaker which side you need.

The Kona Electric uses a different platform configuration and front subframe arrangement compared with the petrol models, so the track rod is unlikely to be a straight swap. Always quote the breaker your registration and confirm it is an electric or petrol car when asking for a quote, as these are treated as distinct variants. Do not assume parts are shared simply because the body looks the same.

The Kona first generation was facelifted in 2020, and while both sit within the same generation, steering components can be revised during mid-generation updates. Naming the boundary confidently is easy - it is 2017 to 2020 pre-facelift and 2020 to 2023 post-facelift - but whether the track rod itself crosses that boundary interchangeably is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration. Quote your reg and let the breaker check the part number directly.

Yes - track rods are side-specific, and a nearside (NS, passenger side) rod is not the same part as an offside (OS, driver side) rod, even on the same car. When contacting a breaker, always state clearly which side you need along with your registration and engine size. Getting the side wrong means the part will not fit regardless of how well the generation matches.