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2019 Hyundai Kona Body and structure Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
3%of 198 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2019 Hyundai Kona, 3% of the 198 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“I took my car to Hyundai due to the rear spoiler squeaking on warm days. Sounded like it was rubbing plastic on plastic. The dealership wanted $200 to just look at what the problem might be. I couldn't afford that. I went home and researched how to look into it my self. I removed the interior top trim piece and 3 locking nut/washer combos fell out of the trim piece. Only 5 nuts hold the spoiler in place and the 2 other nuts were loose. My spoiler could have fallen off at anytime. …”

NHTSA complaint #11573567, filed 2024-02

“My vehicle was stolen in November of 2021, (many have been in Milwaukee). I had a steering wheel lock (they had broken the back rear window in April 2021 in a thwarted attempt to steal, and the police recommended this), and the vehicle was parked under security cameras. They broke the window, disabled the ignition and took it for a ride and crashed it. My vehicle repair has not been completed due to the high volume of thefts, and delay by insurance companies making claims. It is now February 8, 2022.”

NHTSA complaint #11450952, filed 2022-02

“First notice was exterior top railing coating wearing down after just 3 years of having car. Notified dealership of this issue and was stated that my car was out of warranty. (Now 7yo) Exterior Paint is peeling off hood; exposing primer layering, as well as in some spots, the main body itself. This is a known defect caused by factory laquer coating and of which dealership states they STILL will not cover repair.”

NHTSA complaint #11749136, filed 2026-07

“My Blue Hyundai Kona Ultimate paint is peeling from the roof. This can create a hazard if the paint chips in large pieces and flys obstructing visibility. The paint chipping is also close to the front windshield which can block the path of the wiper blades. Hyundai has acknowledged that certain year vehicles have a manufactures default of delaminated paint that could possible fly off in sheets. However, they have only recalled white colored vehicles for repair while doing nothing about other colored vehicles.”

NHTSA complaint #11765528, filed 2026-09

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026110%
2025311%
202412%
202312%
202111%
202021%
201953%
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
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
9 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Lane departure
6 complaints
Air bags
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 30, 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