repaired · 2023 Q2
Engine
Risk. A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 Hyundai KonaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 198 owner complaints about the 2019 Hyundai Kona, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 21V-301 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 24, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Hyundai Kona has problems
198 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
138Engine4 crash/fire/injury
19Power train
18Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
10Fuel/propulsion system
9Engine and engine cooling
9Vehicle speed control
9Forward collision avoidance
6Lane departure
5Air bags
199 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 138 | 4 |
| Power train | 19 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 18 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 9 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 6 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 5 |
| 9 other systems | 19 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2019 Hyundai Kona recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Hyundai.
Mileage at failure
When do engine problems start?
68kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 41 engine complaints. 80% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 30% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
10under 30k miles33under 100k miles8100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Kona year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Kona median. How we score
'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Hyundai Kona safety ratings
2019 Hyundai Kona SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Hyundai Kona, and the recalls they led to.
- Loss of Motive PowerNo recall
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What Kona owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I have a 2019 Kona that has an issue with excessive oil consumption. I know that Hyundai issued a recall for this problem in 2019 Konas, but they claim my car isn’t included in that recall, and they refuse to help me. It feels like a scam on Hyundai’s part. my plate is: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED…
My vehicle was brought into Kerry Hyundai of Alexandria in December 2025 and is still there. It was brought in for warranty work. The original complaint was oil consumption. It is supposedly getting a replacement engine but it has been 10 months of them giving me the run around. I feel this…
My 2019 Hyundai Kona (VIN: [XXX]) experiences violent shaking and complete engine stalling in active traffic when braking, creating an immediate safety hazard on public roads. This directly mirrors the failure mechanics of Safety Recall 203 ([XXX]). Upon inspection, physical evidence of massive…
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