Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Engine (67.9% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Engine complaints here are 5.7× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 125 · 67.9% | Recalled | Recall 21V301000 |
| Power Train | 17 · 9.2% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 17 · 9.2% | not available | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 · 4.9% | not available | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 · 3.8% | Recalled | Recall 21V301000 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 · 3.3% | not available | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 184 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 21V301000 · 2021 · reported 04/28/2021
A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“On Dec 25, 2025 my 2019 Kona' s engine started to knock and lose power, no lights on the display- no warning- the mechanics said…”NHTSA complaint 11641137 — filed 02/06/2025 · ENGINE
“The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. There…”NHTSA complaint 11640001 — filed 01/31/2025 · ENGINE
“On Christmas, Wednesday 25, 2024, my husband and son were in the car with the husband's driving and they heard a knocking sound as if…”NHTSA complaint 11635372 — filed 01/10/2025 · ENGINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine issues are the most-reported category, cited in 125 of 184 NHTSA complaints (67.9%), followed by unspecified/other issues (20), power train (17), electrical system (17). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
184 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 11 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 6 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 21V301000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
