Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2019 Hyundai Kona has 98 NHTSA engine complaints and 1 engine-related recall.
98
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | ENGINE | My 2019 Hyundai Kona is equipped with a 2.0L Nu MPI engine covered under Recall 203 (NHTSA Campaign ... |
| 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,... |
| 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 | 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 1, 2025 | ENGINE | My vehicle turns off while driving, which has almost cost mine and my child's life twice on the high... |
| 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... |
| Aug 4, 2025 | ENGINE | On Monday [XXX] I was driving to work when my vehicle abruptly stopped in the middle of traffic. I h... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there... |
| Jun 18, 2025 | ENGINE | On June 18th I was driving my car home when the engine shut off. I had it towed to my mechanic who r... |
| Jun 17, 2025 | ENGINE | This vehicle was sold to me advertised as a certified pre-owned by Somersworth Hyundai in New Hampsh... |
| Jun 10, 2025 | ENGINE | I'm the owner of a 2019 Hyundai Kona (US spec) imported to Poland. The VIN is included in recall 21V... |