2019 Hyundai Kona problems and complaints
Owners have filed 198 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Hyundai Kona. The most-reported areas: Engine (138), Unknown Or Other (21), Power Train (19).
Key takeaways
- 198 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 11 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 138 | 70% |
| Unknown Or Other | 21 | 11% |
| Power Train | 19 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 18 | 9% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 | 5% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 | 5% |
| Lane Departure | 6 | 3% |
| Structure | 5 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 5 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2019 Hyundai Kona
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Hyundai Kona SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Hyundai Kona SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-10-24
I have a 2019 Kona that has an issue with excessive oil consumption. I know that Hyundai issued a recall for this problem in 2019 Konas, but they claim my car isn’t included in that recall, and they refuse to help me. It feels like a scam on Hyundai’s part. my plate is: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREED...
Engine - filed 2026-10-23
My vehicle was brought into Kerry Hyundai of Alexandria in December 2025 and is still there. It was brought in for warranty work. The original complaint was oil consumption. It is supposedly getting a replacement engine but it has been 10 months of them giving me the run around. I feel this timeline is unreasonable.
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-10-20
My 2019 Hyundai Kona (VIN: [XXX]) experiences violent shaking and complete engine stalling in active traffic when braking, creating an immediate safety hazard on public roads. This directly mirrors the failure mechanics of Safety Recall 203 ([XXX]). Upon inspection, physical evidence of massive silver aluminum metal fl...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.