Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 53 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V127000 Lithium-Ion Battery May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V748000 Integrated Electronic Brake System Malfunction NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V630000 Lithium-Ion Battery May Short Circuit NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 41 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 10 complaints
- Engine 5 complaints
- Power Train 5 complaints
- Service Brakes 4 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
Of the 53 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 53 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric faces significant issues, primarily with its electrical system and traction battery. Recalls address critical failures like battery shorts and braking anomalies, affecting long-term reliability and ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| traction battery | 50,000–80,000 miles | $3,000–$8,000 | very common |
| electronic brake | 30,000–60,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| battery management | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | occasional |
| engine sensors | 30,000–50,000 miles | $250–$650 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Check battery health annually
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
- Replace air filter every 30,000 miles
- Brake fluid change every 2 years
- Cabin air filter replacement every 15,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Decreased braking performance
- Unusual battery discharges
- Warning lights for propulsion system
- Reduced driving range
- Battery overheating
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.