Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2019 Hyundai Kona has 15 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
15
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Engine light blinking. Code P1327 |
| Oct 23, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | As I was driving home, my Kona started slowing down until it totally stopped. I tried the the gas pe... |
| Jun 23, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | My check engine lights come on and then the front collision lights come on which reduces speed while... |
| Mar 22, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | While driving the vehicle the warning light went on and suddenly there was a loss of power on the hi... |
| Nov 15, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | For about a month, the car is pausing for a second or two during acceleration. The car was brought f... |
| Apr 3, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Camshaft pin sheared with 66,000 miles leading to severe engine damage and expense. No known cause b... |
| Mar 5, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | While driving at highway speed, the vehicle suddenly shifts to a lower gear, slowing it down violent... |
| Dec 23, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | This is my 2nd Hyundai Kona - the first had slippage in the DCT (dual clutch transmission) which the... |
| Jul 4, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | Chatter or transmission slips from full stop only when engine reaches operating temperature. Does no... |
| Jan 1, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | DURING REGULAR DRIVING THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER, WILL NOT ACCELERATE AND STALLS OUT COMPLETELY. AFTE... |
| Dec 13, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | WHEN I COME TO A SLIGHT UPHILL INCLINE, SLOW DOWN WITHOUT FULLY STOPPING, AND THEN ATTEMPT TO ACCELE... |
| Sep 28, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | WHEN LEAVING HOME THE VEHICLE HAD LITTLE ACCELERATION AND POOR SHIFTING. TOOK TOO MUCH TIME MERGING... |
| Sep 20, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | A COUPLE HUNDRED MILES AFTER PURCHASING A NEW KONA, I HAD STARTED HAVING ACCELERATION ISSUES GOING F... |
| Jul 13, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | CAR AT TIMES WILL NOT ACCELERATE FROM A STOP FOR 2 TO 3 SECONDS AFTER ACCLERATER IS PUSH. |
| Apr 16, 2019 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HYUNDAI KONA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE ... |