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2019 Hyundai KonaProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 259 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
259
Crashes
18
Fires
6
Recalls
1
TSBs
93
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 259 complaints, 18 crashes, 6 fires, and 1 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

excessive oil consumption

3 complaints • Severity 7.3/10

$X,XXX
2

blind spot issue

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

gps navigation useless after bluelink expiration

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
4

speedometer failure

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
5

rodent damage to electical forward collision system

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

142 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 38K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

32
0–30K
11
30–60K
10
60–90K
14
90–120K
4
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (32 reports) • Median: 38K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (142 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine142 (55%)
Other20 (8%)
Drivetrain18 (7%)
Electrical17 (7%)
Fuel System10 (4%)
Speed Control9 (3%)
Collision Avoidance6 (2%)
Airbags5 (2%)

2019 Hyundai Kona: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 55% of all reports filed for the 2019 Hyundai Kona, with 142 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 37,874 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 38K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2019 Hyundai Kona, with 18 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2019 Hyundai Kona, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2019 Hyundai Kona, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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18
13
19
9
20
33
21
31
22
28
23
48
24
43
25
53
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Hyundai Kona. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

21V301000Aug 2021

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 piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2019 Hyundai Kona NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

DP22003ClosedOpened Sep 2022 · closed Dec 2023

Loss of Motive Power

ENGINE

DP22005ClosedOpened Jan 2023 · closed Aug 2023

Pedestrian alert sounds

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

This is the worst model year for the Hyundai Kona according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.

2019 Hyundai Kona vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

259

Class avg

380

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 259 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2019 Hyundai Kona: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Hyundai Kona?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Hyundai Kona is related to the engine, with 142 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Hyundai Kona reliable?
The 2019 Hyundai Kona has 259 complaints, 18 crash reports, and 6 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How safe is the 2019 Hyundai Kona?
NHTSA rates the 2019 Hyundai Kona 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 Hyundai Kona problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2019 Hyundai Kona have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Hyundai Kona has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Hyundai Kona problems start?
Based on 72 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 37,874 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2019 Hyundai Kona data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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