2019 Hyundai Kona Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 11%of 198 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,488miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2019 Hyundai Kona, 11% of the 198 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,488 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Upon collision (front end) at about 35 MPH the vehicle burst into flames and continued to burn until the fire department showed up. In addition, there may be an issue with the seat belt mechanism. Driver's clavicle was fractured and displaced upon impact.”
NHTSA complaint #11281641, filed 2019-11, 3,400 miles“Startup and driving for 15 minutes bcw warning system disabled radar blocked message comes on, yield sign with exclaimation point comes on, and the button that turns the system on/off left of steering wheel goes out error stays approx 20-25 minutes and then resets itself pulling off road, and restarting the car, it will also clear the error, we have wiped and cleaned bumper and sensor areas, have had car into 2 dealerships, they say system is operating as it should, can not reproduce problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #11228350, filed 2019-06, 1,577 miles“My car is having problems due to excessive oil consumption. I took it to the dealership to get it fixed and tested for the recall. They said the recall had nothing to do with it. Took it to another mechanic for a diagnostic, the other mechanic stated that the excessive oil consumption was caused by recall that they didn't fix, and it can be stopped by getting the recall fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #11595042, filed 2024-06“When I purchased my Hyundai Kona I was over the moon excited. It checked all or the boxes for me and my family. Now I live in fear every single day that the ongoing car theft in my area is going to flip my entire world upside emotionally and financially. I want to know what Hyundais solution is to support the families that put trust in them when purchasing a vehicle from them.”
NHTSA complaint #11454433, filed 2022-02“My rear passenger door and trunk will not unlock. The rear passenger door will not unlock from the inside or via the key fob. This puts my child at risk in the back seat by not allowing them to exit the vehicle. The dealer states that the door lock mechanism has to be rebuilt. This sounds like a manufacturer safety problem. My concern is that this could happen to all of the doors on the car. Which is an enormous safety concern.”
NHTSA complaint #11574849, filed 2024-03Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 30% |
| 2025 | 6 | 21% |
| 2024 | 5 | 9% |
| 2023 | 19 | 29% |
| 2022 | 26 | 26% |
| 2021 | 19 | 16% |
| 2020 | 17 | 10% |
| 2019 | 21 | 11% |
| 2018 | 25 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2019 Hyundai Kona
138 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsForward collision avoidance
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsLane departure
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Hyundai Kona
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.
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