Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Hyundai Kona
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Hyundai Kona has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 198 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #21V301000 Improperly Heat-Treated Piston Oil Rings NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 138 complaints
- Unknown or Other 21 complaints
- Power Train 19 complaints
- Electrical System 18 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 10 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 9 complaints
Of the 198 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 198 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Hyundai Kona has a significant number of engine-related complaints and a recall that affects engine integrity. The single recall campaign and high engine complaint frequency suggest reliability issues. However, the data is limited beyond the engine.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$5,000 | very common |
| Power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$3,500 | 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.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotation and balance
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine knocking sounds
- Sudden power loss
- Transmission slipping
- Unusual vibrations
- Check engine light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Hyundai Kona at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.