2019 Hyundai Kona problems
Owners have filed 246 complaints about the 2019 Hyundai Kona with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 52% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of electrical system at 7.3%.
Complaints246
Crashes18
Fires6
Injuries14
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 52.0% · 128
Unknown or other 8.1% · 20
Electrical system 7.3% · 18
Power train 6.9% · 17
Fuel/propulsion system 3.7% · 9
Forward collision avoidance 3.7% · 9
Engine and engine cooling 3.7% · 9
Vehicle speed control 2.8% · 7
Severity
Of those complaints, 18 describe a crash, 6 describe a fire and 14 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 6 model years of the Hyundai Kona in this data, 2019 draws the most complaints of any of them.
Filings are rising — 131 in the last three years against 92 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 36,750 miles.
In owners' own words
Vehicle started to stall at low RPMs. While idling at red lights, engine would stall and go into limp mode. All safety features, such as forward collision would stop working. Car would need to be turned off and restarted for a temporary fix. No engine lights would come on. Car inspected by dealership and cannot figure out what the cause is. VIN comes up saying that my car is not part of the recall. Engine
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Kona. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V301000 (Engine). The contact stated while driving approximately 25-35 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Engine · reported at 25,000 miles
I was notified of a recall by Carfax on May 9th, 2021. On May 10th, 2021, I took my vehicle to Lehigh Valley Hyundai in Pennsylvania. I have been back and forth trying to get in contact with my case manager and he has not responded as to what is going on with my vehicle. It is now July 5th and there is still no remedy for my car. My car has been in the shop almost 2 months now. Engine
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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