Worst 2019 Hyundai Kona Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Hyundai Kona.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 114 | 2 | 3 | 49,654 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 20 | 3 | 1 | 2,488 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16 | 2 | — | 11,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 15 | — | — | 4,118 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 9 | — | — | 3,103 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3,400 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | — | — | 100,250 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 2 | — | 9,100 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 2 | — | — | 8,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:SUMP/TANK:DRAIN PLUG | 1 | — | — | 58,200 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 10,228 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3,400 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | 1 | — | — | 8,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 8,300 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2019 Hyundai Kona
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~158,493 vehicles.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
Other Hyundai Kona Years
Wider context: See the full Hyundai Kona reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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