2019 Hyundai Kona problems and complaints
Owners have filed 191 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Hyundai Kona. The most-reported areas: Engine (131), Unknown Or Other (20), Power Train (18).
Key takeaways
- 191 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 | 131 | 69% |
| Unknown Or Other | 20 | 10% |
| Power Train | 18 | 9% |
| Electrical System | 18 | 9% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 | 5% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 9 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 4% |
| 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%.
| 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.
Structure - filed 2026-09-19
My Blue Hyundai Kona Ultimate paint is peeling from the roof. This can create a hazard if the paint chips in large pieces and flys obstructing visibility. The paint chipping is also close to the front windshield which can block the path of the wiper blades. Hyundai has acknowledged that certain year vehicles have a ...
Engine - filed 2026-09-16
I took my vehicle to a dealership for a recall and they refused to honor it. They made excuses and performed an unrelated service.
Engine - filed 2026-09-14
Vehicle starting using extreme amounts of oil, lose acceleration and stalling while driving and making klicking noises. All symptoms point to Hyundai recall 203 (NHTSA campaign number 21V301000). Dealer and manufacturer refuse to fix it, citing lack of extended warranty and high mileage, as well as insist of oil consu...
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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.