Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2019 Hyundai Kona has 25 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
25
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| 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... |
| 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. |
| Aug 1, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | On multiple occasions the emergency braking system has engaged while making a lane change because th... |
| May 15, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I am reporting a recurring safety issue involving engine stalling in active traffic due to excessive... |
| Dec 1, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Sunroof on Hyundai Kona spontaneously exploded in cold weather driving on the freeway early in the m... |
| Oct 18, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | One day after I filled my gas tank, I noticed a strong gasoline smell outside the car. The next mor... |
| Aug 1, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My Kona has been stalling/hesitating when accelerating. It has been happening for a little over a ye... |
| Jul 3, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | engine light began flashing while driving. Stopped vehicle and turned off engine. Vehicle would not ... |
| Jun 8, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I had taken my vehicle for an oil change in June 2024 when I was advised that the oil level was very... |
| May 28, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | My car is having problems due to excessive oil consumption. I took it to the dealership to get it fi... |
| Apr 30, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Horn stop work( it does not honk). Horn not working will unable driver to allert other drivers when ... |
| Feb 19, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My rear passenger door and trunk will not unlock. The rear passenger door will not unlock from the i... |
| Sep 5, 2022 | LANE DEPARTURE | Driving down the highway going about 65 mph, I get a quick warning that flashed on my screen about t... |
| Jun 27, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The vehicle has started stalling about a week ago. It will just stop and all the lights go on for mo... |
| Mar 14, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | IN THE LAST WEEK MY CAR HAS STALLED OUT WHILE I HAVE BEEN DRIVING...THIS IS VERY UNSAFE AND DEALERSH... |
| Feb 28, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | When I purchased my Hyundai Kona I was over the moon excited. It checked all or the boxes for me and... |
| Jan 26, 2022 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My 20year old daughter had gone to a dealership to get her first vehicle and they have her a recalle... |
| Jul 19, 2021 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This vehicle has stalled five (5) times while driving, twice at highway speeds and three times at ne... |
| Feb 10, 2020 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | DELAYS IN ACCELERATION, NOT CHANGING GEARS PROPERLY. SOMETIMES WHEN ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE WILL JU... |