Does the 2019 Hyundai Kona have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Hyundai Kona, the most recent reported on April 28, 2021 (Engine). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Kona?

Owners have filed 198 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (138 complaints), followed by unknown or other (21).

How many 2019 Hyundai Kona complaints mention a crash or fire?

11 of 198 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2019 Hyundai Kona recalls and problems

1 recall and 198 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Hyundai Kona.

recalls

198

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2019 Hyundai Kona recalls

Engine

NHTSA campaign 21V301000 · reported April 28, 2021 · Hyundai Motor America · 158,493 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: 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.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine138
Unknown or other21
Power train19
Electrical system18
Fuel/propulsion system10
Engine and engine cooling9
Forward collision avoidance9
Vehicle speed control9
Lane departure6
Air bags5

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 24, 2026 · Engine
I have a 2019 Kona that has an issue with excessive oil consumption. I know that Hyundai issued a recall for this problem in 2019 Konas, but they claim my car isn’t included in that recall, and they refuse to help me. It feels like a scam on Hyundai’s part. my plate is: […] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM…

Oct 23, 2026 · Engine
My vehicle was brought into Kerry Hyundai of Alexandria in December 2025 and is still there. It was brought in for warranty work. The original complaint was oil consumption. It is supposedly getting a replacement engine but it has been 10 months of them giving me the run around. I feel this timeline is unreasonable.

Oct 20, 2026 · Engine
My 2019 Hyundai Kona (VIN: […]) experiences violent shaking and complete engine stalling in active traffic when braking, creating an immediate safety hazard on public roads. This directly mirrors the failure mechanics of Safety Recall 203 ([…]). Upon inspection, physical evidence of massive silver aluminum metal…

Oct 16, 2026 · Engine
While driving my 2019 Hyundai Kona with the 2.0L engine, the engine suddenly began making a loud knocking sound. Immediately after exiting the highway onto a main street, the vehicle stalled in active traffic, causing a sudden loss of motive power and creating a significant safety hazard. The first Hyundai dealership…

Oct 13, 2026 · Engine
Large amounts of oil slipped past the damaged rings into the engine. Oil could not stay no matter how many oil changes and proper maintenance. Hard metal shards got loose into the engine causing the engine to blow. Many codes came up in the diagnoses done by a Hyundai dealership. This has been reported to be a common…

Kona model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2018	0	75	9	10
2019	1	198	11	4
2020	2	162	8	3
2021	1	120	2	3
2022	0	101	3	0

Across all years, the 2019 Kona has the most complaints (198). All Hyundai Kona years →

Questions

Does the 2019 Hyundai Kona have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Hyundai Kona, the most recent reported on April 28, 2021 (Engine). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Kona?: Owners have filed 198 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (138 complaints), followed by unknown or other (21).
How many 2019 Hyundai Kona complaints mention a crash or fire?: 11 of 198 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 24, 2026.