Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2019 Hyundai Kona has 1 recall, 170 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
170
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
21V301000
ENGINE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The p...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2019 Hyundai Kona SUV FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | AIR BAGS | I am reporting this for my daughter, [XXX] , while she's recovering on pain meds. She is the owner ... |
| Mar 13, 2026 | ENGINE | Vehicle struggling to accelerate and rolling back when brake is not being used. It stays at a few ... |
| Feb 10, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Feb 7, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | While stopped our 2019 Kona EV at a traffic light with my foot on the brake, the car spontaneously a... |
| Jan 28, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Attempted to sound horn when driver ahead of me crossed lanes at roundabout. Horn did not work. No w... |
| Jan 20, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Jan 16, 2026 | ENGINE | I was traveling on the interstate when my car began to slow down and the RPMs kept going up. I pull... |
| Dec 26, 2025 | ENGINE | Vehicle started to stall at low RPMs. While idling at red lights, engine would stall and go into lim... |
| Dec 16, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 45 MPH,... |
| Dec 9, 2025 | ENGINE | The car's engine stuttered after pressing on gas pedal when engine is cold. When pressing on gas p... |
| Dec 6, 2025 | ENGINE | Vehicle Safety Complaint Narrative On Saturday, December 6, 2025, I brought my 2019 Hyundai Kona to... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed,... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The rear left passenger will not open. The dealer thinks it is a faulty door latch actuator ($530 pa... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | ENGINE | I believe that I’m leaking oil somewhere and that it’s due to the recall with the piston oil rings t... |
| Nov 3, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check... |
| Oct 18, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The fuel system appears to have a small leak from either a bad seal or a problem fuel line. |
| Oct 1, 2025 | ENGINE | My vehicle turns off while driving, which has almost cost mine and my child's life twice on the high... |
| Sep 4, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Engine light blinking. Code P1327 |
| Aug 25, 2025 | ENGINE | I own a 2019 Hyundai Kona with around 110,000 miles. The vehicle has been consuming an excessive amo... |
| Aug 8, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owned a 2019 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle sta... |