2019 Hyundai Kona Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 09/08/2026

129Engine complaints

68.6%Of all 188 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE129 · 68.6%

Unspecified / other20 · 10.6%

POWER TRAIN18 · 9.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17 · 9%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM10 · 5.3%

Share of the 188 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Hyundai Kona overview page.

What owners report

“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

“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

“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

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Hyundai Kona have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2019 Hyundai Kona: 129 of 188 complaints on file (68.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2019 Hyundai Kona have in total?

188 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.