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2019 Hyundai Kona Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
5%of 198 total for the year
Median mileage
109,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2019 Hyundai Kona, 5% of the 198 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 109,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

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

“The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while making left turns on several occasions, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was shifted into park (P) and restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. However, during routine maintenance, an independent mechanic noticed that the oil reservoir was empty, and an oil change was completed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11742657, filed 2026-06, 105,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a burning odor coming from the vehicle, with the low engine oil warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while checking the dipstick, the contact became aware that the engine oil level was low. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11717113, filed 2026-02, 150,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 HYUNDAI Kona. The contact stated while driving the vehicle at an undisclosed speed, he noticed he had an engine knock, and noticed that the engine was consuming a good amount of oil with no warning lights or oil leaks. The contact pulled over to the side when the knock started and noticed the vehicle was starving of oil although a recent oil change shows it was recent. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed to have poor service, and engine sludge although dealer stated there was none. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11739344, filed 2026-05, 120,132 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated, with a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the vehicle shutoff while idling. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. Later, while idling at a stoplight, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was eventually towed to the local dealer, who confirmed that the connecting rods had failed and punctured a hole in the engine. …”

NHTSA complaint #11715229, filed 2026-02, 94,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced excessive oil consumption. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH on the highway, the vehicle stalled. The contact was unable to pull over to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and continued driving. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving into a parking lot. The battery warning light illuminated on several occasions. Additionally, the contact stated that the check engine and low oil pressure warning lights were intermittently illuminated. …”

NHTSA complaint #11744406, filed 2026-06, 113,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202122%
202042%
201995%
201834%

Other parts of the 2019 Hyundai Kona

Engine
138 complaints
Other or unknown
21 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
19 complaints
Electrical system
18 complaints
Fuel system
10 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
9 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Lane departure
6 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Hyundai Kona

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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