2019 Hyundai Kona Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Hyundai Kona.

20182020
Complaints
225
Crashes
18
Fires
6
Injuries
14
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2019 Hyundai Kona Problems

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

#1115 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:49,654 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:3
#216 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:11,500 mi
Crash-related:2
#315 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:4,118 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Hyundai Kona.

Engine Problems
115
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
3
Avg Miles
49,654
Electrical Faults
16
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,500
Transmission / Drivetrain
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
4,118
Fuel System
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
3,103
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Avg Miles
3,400
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Assist
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Sump/Tank:Drain Plug
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2019 Hyundai Kona

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~158,493 vehicles.

21V301000Engine
~158,493 affected

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.

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2019 Hyundai Kona — FAQ

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

Is the 2019 Hyundai Kona reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2019 Hyundai Kona has 225 NHTSA complaints, 18 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 115 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Kona?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (115 complaints, avg 49,654 mi); Electrical Faults (16 complaints, avg 11,500 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (15 complaints, avg 4,118 mi). 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?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 37,506 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?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Hyundai Kona include 18 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 14 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 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 158,493 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?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (engine problems) 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 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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