La NHTSA ha recibido 248 quejas de propietarios sobre el Hyundai Kona 2019, es decir 31,8 por año en circulación: menos quejas de lo habitual (índice de quejas 0,79; 1,00 es el promedio de todos los vehículos seguidos). Entre los 78 vehículos del año-modelo 2019 que seguimos, ocupa el puesto 43 de 78 por quejas al año (1 = menos quejas). Frente a otros modelos Hyundai, su tasa es un 41 % menor; frente a otros SUV subcompactos, es un 40 % mayor.
Las cifras se normalizan por tiempo en circulación, no por ventas: un modelo popular genera más reportes que uno raro, y las quejas no se verifican una por una. Cómo contamos
Quejas presentadas entre el 2018-12-25 y el 2026-10-13. Mediana entre el incidente y la presentación: 28 días.
248Quejas
31.8Quejas por año en circulación
0.79Índice de quejas vs. todos los vehículos
4Retiros · ⚠ 2
6.9%Porcentaje con choque o incendio
46Últimos 12 meses
Análisis
El año-modelo anterior (2018) registró 8,5 quejas al año, menos que este. El año-modelo siguiente (2020) registró 27,5 al año, menos que este. En sus dos primeros años en circulación, el modelo 2019 acumuló 18 quejas, un 77 % menor que el vehículo promedio del mismo año-modelo.
El área de problemas más común es Motor (58,5 % de las quejas), seguido de Sistema eléctrico (18,1 %) y Transmisión (5,6 %). Las quejas de Motor son aquí 2,6 veces más frecuentes que en el conjunto de vehículos seguidos. 17 quejas (6,9 %) describen un choque o incendio; los dueños mencionan 7 lesiones y 0 muertes.
La mitad de los incidentes ocurrió dentro de los 49 meses siguientes al inicio del año-modelo; el periodo más intenso fue después de cinco años (42 % de los incidentes). En los últimos 12 meses se presentaron 46 quejas nuevas, frente a 38 en los 12 meses anteriores: un aumento del 21 %.
La NHTSA registra 4 retiros de seguridad para este año-modelo, 2 con aviso de no conducir o estacionar afuera. 2 investigaciones de la NHTSA cubren este año-modelo; la más reciente es «Pedestrian alert sounds» (petición de investigación, abierta el 2023-01-27, cerrada el 2023-08-07).
Índice de quejas
vs. todos los vehículos0.79
vs. otros modelos Hyundai0.59
vs. otros modelos 20190.71
vs. otros SUV subcompactos1.4
Quejas en los primeros 2 años · vs. promedio del mismo año-modelo (18)0.23
I am reporting this for my daughter, [XXX] , while she's recovering on pain meds. She is the owner and driver of the car. no passengers in this 1-car accident. the weather and road conditions were terrible. car skidded of side of road into a ditch.
Airbags y cinturones · 2026-03-25 · ODI 11726951 · Choque
While stopped our 2019 Kona EV at a traffic light with my foot on the brake, the car spontaneously accelerated and crashed into the car also sitting at the light about eight feet in front of us.
Sistema eléctrico · 2026-02-15 · ODI 11718156 · Choque
Large amounts of oil slipped past the damaged rings into the engine. Oil could not stay no matter how many oil changes and proper maintenance. Hard metal shards got loose into the engine causing the engine to blow.
Motor · 2026-10-13 · ODI 11770772
On September 11, 2026, while driving my 2019 Hyundai Kona Limited 1.6L Turbo on the highway, the vehicle suffered a sudden and dangerous loss of propulsion.
Motor · 2026-09-30 · ODI 11768181
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.
Carrocería y estructura · 2026-09-19 · ODI 11765528
Extractos de quejas presentadas ante la NHTSA (en inglés), recortados. El número ODI es el identificador del registro en la NHTSA.
Resumen: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
Riesgo: A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
Solución: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY Número 21V127000 · 2021-03-01
⚠ Aviso: estacionar afuera / no conducir
Resumen: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric and 2020 Ioniq Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.
Riesgo: An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.
Solución: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the interim action is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and as an interim action, owners have the option to follow provided instructions to perform a battery update through the vehicle's infotainment system or request a Hyundai dealer to provide the update. Once parts are available, dealers will inspect the Battery System Assembly (BSA), and replace it if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk, and the interim action, with a letter mailed April 9, 2021. Final owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 200.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE Número 20V748000 · 2020-12-01
Resumen: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Nexo Fuel Cell and 2019-2021 Kona Electric vehicles. The Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) system may detect an abnormal sensor signal and as a result, may significantly reduce braking performance.
Riesgo: Reduced braking power could lengthen the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Solución: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the IEB software, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 199.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE Número 20V630000 · 2020-10-13
⚠ Aviso: estacionar afuera / no conducir
Resumen: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.
Riesgo: An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.
Solución: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the Battery Management System (BMS) software and inspect the Li-ion battery, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the repair is complete. The recall began November 13, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 196.
DP22005 · petición de investigación · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM · Abierta el 2023-01-27 · Cerrada 2023-08-07 · Número 22V063000 · Años-modelo: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and ele…
Loss of Motive PowerCerrada
DP22003 · petición de investigación · ENGINE · Abierta el 2022-09-12 · Cerrada 2023-12-12 · Años-modelo: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a letter dated July 13, 2022, petitioning the Agency to initiate a safety defect investigation into loss of motive power allegations attributed to oil drain pan assembly failures on certain Hyundai Motor America, Inc. and Kia America, Inc. vehicles spanning Model Years (MY) 2005-2021. The Petitioners cited examples of complaints i…
