2019 Model Year

Hyundai Kona

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
167
Recalls
0
Crashes
10
Severe
17

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Oct 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a burning odor coming from the vehicle,...

Engine
Sep 2026

Car idles down and dies while driving, unable to restart, no codes showing

Engine
Sep 2026

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 colli...

Engine
Jun 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine was shutting down while on the way to...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 2026

Attempted to sound horn when driver ahead of me crossed lanes at roundabout. Horn did not work. No warning messages appear on dashboard indicating an...

Engine
Mar 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated, with a knocking...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2026

The rear left passenger will not open. The dealer thinks it is a faulty door latch actuator ($530 parts and labor). They said this is a common problem...

Engine
Feb 2026

Engine smoke’s every now and then I go through a quart of oil every 600-1000 miles doubt it’s supposed to do that one time I went the full oil change...

Engine
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the ve...

Engine
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and t...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2019 Hyundai Kona has 167 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 10 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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