KnownCarProblems2019 Hyundai Kona Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 195 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Hyundai Kona, most often about the engine (72% of complaints, typically around 70,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Kona model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2019 Hyundai Kona problems
Engine
141 complaints · 72%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH a knocking noise and burning odor was present coming from the engine compartment before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the engine had failed. The vehicle was not…
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated there were abnormal sounds coming from the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact's…
Other or unspecified
20 complaints · 10%Upon collision (front end) at about 35 MPH the vehicle burst into flames and continued to burn until the fire department showed up. In addition, there may be an issue with the seat belt mechanism. Driver's clavicle was fractured and displaced upon impact.
Transmission
18 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 2,000 miles.
When I come to a slight uphill incline, slow down without fully stopping, and then attempt to accelerate, there are times when the transmission feels as if it is in neutral. The engine will rev up to approximately 2000 RPM but the vehicle will not accelerate for approximately 1 second. Then all of a sudden, the car…
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the forward collision avoidance warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted. The contact stated that the failure recurred after driving for 30 minutes. The vehicle was taken to lia Hyundai albany…
Electrical
18 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: instrument panel.
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Kona. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the forward collision avoidance system suddenly activated, which caused the vehicle to abruptly slow down. Also, while operating the vehicle, the driver's seat heater erroneously activated and the doors would not automatically lock when…
During regular driving the vehicle loses power, will not accelerate and stalls out completely. After sitting a few minutes the vehicle will restart. The vehicle was taken to the repair shop but nothing seemed wrong. Within a six month period it again occurred twice. Once again nothing was observed wrong with the…
Driver assistance
12 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: blind spot detection, warnings, assist, automatic emergency braking.
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Kona. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the forward collision avoidance system suddenly activated, which caused the vehicle to abruptly slow down. Also, while operating the vehicle, the driver's seat heater erroneously activated and the doors would not automatically lock when…
Fuel system
10 complaints · 5%Little to no acceleration when gas pedal is depressed while in motion. Loss of power would suddenly occur. Transmission would no longer shift properly. This has occurred twice since newly purchased may 31, 2019. Fuel injector wiring harness was replaced after the first occurrence. Problem could not be duplicated after…
When leaving home the vehicle had little acceleration and poor shifting. Took too much time merging into traffic. After contacting the local dealership the problem cleared up as it had done before. Drove to the local Hyundai dealership. Obdii code read p0193.
Speed control
9 complaints · 5%The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that prior to purchasing the vehicle, the contact was informed that the vehicle had been previously repaired under recall. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 â 35 MPH, and releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle independently…
Air bags
5 complaints · 3%Upon collision (front end) at about 35 MPH the vehicle burst into flames and continued to burn until the fire department showed up. In addition, there may be an issue with the seat belt mechanism. Driver's clavicle was fractured and displaced upon impact.
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 recalls
Engine
Risk: A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, hyundai will deploy piston ring noise sensing system (pnss) software. Owner notification letters were mailed august 24, 2021. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Full defect summary
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.
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
Loss of motive power
Summary
The national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated july 13, 2022, petitioning the agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain hyundai motor america, inc. And kia america, inc. Vehicles spanning model years (my) 2005-2021. The petitioners cited examples of complaints indicating that the subject vehicles were experiencing rapid loss of engine oil due to oil drain plug back outs, resulting in loss of motive power and/or catastrophic engine damage. Additional complaints were provided which alleged that the oil drain pans lack sufficient structural integrity and are
Questions about the 2019 Hyundai Kona
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Kona?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (141 complaints, typically around 70,000 miles); other or unspecified (20 complaints); transmission (18 complaints, typically around 2,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Hyundai Kona have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 28, 2021 (engine). 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?
- It is the most complained-about Kona model year since 2000, with 195 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.