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2019 Hyundai Kona Electric Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric, most often about the electrical (78% of complaints, typically around 17,500 miles). It is the most complained-about Kona Electric model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory2 recalls for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric problems
Electrical
42 complaints · 78%Half of these problems showed up before 17,500 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery, propulsion system.
There is a recall on the EV battery system both on the Hyundai site and the ntsb site for this. Hyundai claims there is no such recall. My battery system does not function according to specifications. Hyundai says not to park the vehicle inside due to the possibility of catastrophic fire. Neither the dealer nor the…
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai kona. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v127000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the…
Fuel system
10 complaints · 19%There is a recall on the EV battery system both on the Hyundai site and the ntsb site for this. Hyundai claims there is no such recall. My battery system does not function according to specifications. Hyundai says not to park the vehicle inside due to the possibility of catastrophic fire. Neither the dealer nor the…
Engine
5 complaints · 9%Transmission
5 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai kona. The contact stated while driving at 10 MPH, the steering wheel became stiff without any warning, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle drove into a parking lot. The contact desperately pressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle would not stop. The contact…
Brakes
4 complaints · 7%Automatic emergency braking activated unexpectedly while driving in a highway. Vehicles ahead were stopped or slowing down and I was starting to brake and the car activated the emergency braking bringing the car to a complete stop even though there was not immediate danger of collision, there was more than a car space…
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai kona. The contact stated while driving at 10 MPH, the steering wheel became stiff without any warning, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle drove into a parking lot. The contact desperately pressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle would not stop. The contact…
Other or unspecified
4 complaints · 7%There is a recall on the EV battery system both on the Hyundai site and the ntsb site for this. Hyundai claims there is no such recall. My battery system does not function according to specifications. Hyundai says not to park the vehicle inside due to the possibility of catastrophic fire. Neither the dealer nor the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Hyundai Kona Electric recalls
Electrical: traction battery
Risk: An electrical short in the li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the interim action is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and as an interim action, owners have the option to follow provided instructions to perform a battery update through the vehicle's infotainment system or request a hyundai dealer to provide the update. Once parts are available, dealers will inspect the battery system assembly (bsa), and replace it if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk, and the interim action, with a letter mailed april 9, 2021. Fin
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: software
Risk: Reduced braking power could lengthen the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the ieb software, free of charge. The recall began january 25, 2021. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 199.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: software
Risk: An electrical short in the li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the battery management system (bms) software and inspect the li-ion battery, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the repair is complete. The recall began november 13, 2020. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 196.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 kona electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (li-ion) battery may short-circuit.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
Summary
Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under odi number 11486072. Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.on january 27, 2023, NHTSA opened defect petition (dp) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt
Questions about the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (42 complaints, typically around 17,500 miles); fuel system (10 complaints); engine (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from March 1, 2021 (electrical). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Hyundai Kona Electric?
- It is the most complained-about Kona Electric model year since 2000, with 54 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.