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2019 Hyundai Kona Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 185 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Hyundai Kona

The 2019 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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Buyer Beware — 2019 Hyundai Kona

The 2019 Hyundai Kona shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
1 recall on record
185
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
11
Crashes + Injuries
4 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2019 Hyundai Kona (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Hyundai dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V301000
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Most Common Problems — 2019 Hyundai Kona

Based on 185 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
99
Power Train
17
Electrical System
16
Unknown Or Other
16
Engine And Engine Cooling
9
Fuel/propulsion System
6
Air Bags
5
Structure
4
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Hyundai Kona — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2019 model year is highlighted.

2013 0 complaints 2014 0 complaints 2015 0 complaints 2016 0 complaints 2017 0 complaints 2018 74 complaints 2019 185 complaints 2020 152 complaints 2021 113 complaints 2022 94 complaints 2023 61 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2019, 2020, 2021 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2013, 2014, 2015 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2019 Hyundai Kona

Is the 2019 Hyundai Kona reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 Hyundai Kona has 1 recall and 185 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2019 Hyundai Kona have?
The 2019 Hyundai Kona has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Kona?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2019 Hyundai Kona are: Engine, Power Train, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2019 Hyundai Kona safe to buy?
The 2019 Hyundai Kona has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Hyundai Kona should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Hyundai Kona are: 2013, 2014, 2015. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2019, 2020, 2021.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.