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2019 Hyundai Kona Electric Electrical system Problems

Complaints
42about this part
Share
78%of 54 total for the year
Median mileage
17,286miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the electrical system of the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric, 78% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,286 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“There is a recall on the EV battery system both on the Hyundai site and the ntsb site for this. Hyundai claims there is no such recall. My battery system does not function according to specifications. Hyundai says not to park the vehicle inside due to the possibility of catastrophic fire. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer will remedy the situation. They both deny there is any problem. I purchased the vehicle used from a dealer december 2020.”

NHTSA complaint #11385986, filed 2021-01, 17,286 miles

“I purchased a 2019 Hyundai Kona electric from dealership. They said they had to change the electric battery before selling it to us and now the emergency light went on the dash we brought it back to the dealership and they said the battery the installed is not safe and will take 6 months to get a new one and are not giving us a car to drive.”

NHTSA complaint #11518983, filed 2023-04

“This complaint is regarding our 2019 Electric Hyundai Kona. Hyundai had a Recall #200 that started last year 2020 if I’m not mistaken. They have sent us a lot of letters in the mail that they are still trying to find a solution to the battery issue of the electric car and will let us know once they come up with a solution. …”

NHTSA complaint #11440767, filed 2021-11

“My vehicle is equipped with battery cells manufactured in the LG Energy Solutions China (Nanjing) plant in which the Anode (Negative) tab can be folded. Thus, this could result in my car catching on fire. I have had my car serviced for updates since March 2020. (Recall 196) As of today, the problem has not been fixed. My dealer tells me they are waiting for the Hyundai headquarters to remedy the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11426290, filed 2021-07

“Hyundai has a recall on my vehicle due to battery safety issues. They have reduced my battery storage to 80% capacity and this limits my ability to travel unless I stop for extended periods to recharge my battery. The only compensation they have provided was a $200 visa card, which is incredibly inadequate, for the time and money this is costing me. I've been without full battery capacity for over a month now.”

NHTSA complaint #11415523, filed 2021-05

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20241067%
2023360%
20221568%
20211037%
20201763%
20194278%

Other parts of the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric

Fuel system
10 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology