2019 Hyundai Kona
Common Problems
Ranked from 71 federal NHTSA complaints and 1 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
12 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Engine Stall During Acceleration
28complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stalls intermittently during acceleration, requiring the driver to restart the vehicle.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V301000
- 2
Engine stalls during operation without warning
24complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine suddenly stops running while the vehicle is in motion, without any warning signs.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V301000
- 3
Engine loses power and stalls at various speeds
17complaintsHigh severityEngineThe vehicle experiences a loss of power and stalls at different speeds, often requiring multiple attempts to restart.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V301000
- 4
Engine Failure and Loss of Motive Power
15complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine fails and the vehicle loses motive power, often requiring towing and engine replacement.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V301000
- 5
Engine makes unusual noises and vibrations
15complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine produces unusual sounds and vibrations, which can be alarming but do not necessarily indicate a critical issue.
Related recall: 21V301000
- 6
Engine Failure During High-Speed Driving
11complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine fails while driving at high speeds, potentially causing loss of control.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V301000
- 7
Engine issues with recall repairs not being completed
10complaintsHigh severityEngineRecall repairs for known engine issues are delayed, leaving vehicles without proper maintenance and increasing safety risks.
Related recall: 21V301000
- 8
Engine Oil Consumption Issues
10complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine consumes excessive oil, leading to frequent oil changes and potential engine failure.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V301000
- 9
Engine Light On Without Warning
7complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine light turns on without any warning lights indicating the cause.
Related recall: 21V301000
- 10
Engine Knocking Noise
5complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine produces a knocking noise, often indicating internal engine damage.
Related recall: 21V301000
- 11
Engine Overheating
5complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine overheats, often leading to engine failure or damage.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 21V301000
- 12
Engine Oil Loss and Excessive Consumption
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine loses and consumes excessive oil, leading to frequent oil changes and potential engine failure.
Related recall: 21V301000
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.