2019 Hyundai Kona Electric Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric.

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Complaints
73
Crashes
3
Fires
4
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
3

Worst 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#140 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:9,347 mi
Fires:2
#210 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:17,286 mi
#35 complaints

Engine Problems

Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric.

Electrical Faults
40
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
9,347
Fuel System
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
17,286
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Propulsion System:Charging:Cable/Cord:Accessory
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module:Software
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~19,579 vehicles.

21V127000Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery
~4,696 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric and 2020 Ioniq Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.

20V748000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module:software
~8,176 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Nexo Fuel Cell and 2019-2021 Kona Electric vehicles. The Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) system may detect an abnormal sensor signal and as a result, may significantly reduce braking performance.

20V630000Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery:management System/energy Control Module (bms/becm):software · Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery
~6,707 affected

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.

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2019 Hyundai Kona Electric — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric has 73 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 40 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (40 complaints, avg 9,347 mi); Fuel System (10 complaints, avg 17,286 mi); Engine Problems (5 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 10,935 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric include 3 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 1 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 19,579 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Hyundai Kona Electric reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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