2018 Hyundai Kona vs 2019 Hyundai Kona
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Hyundai Kona | 2019 Hyundai Kona |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 74 | 190 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 94 | 91 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 27–30 | 27–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 15,500 mi | 45,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Kona | Hyundai Kona |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 41 | 131 |
| Power Train | 11 | 18 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 18 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 10 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 9 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 7 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 55 |
| Check engine light | 12 | 33 |
| Oil consumption | 8 | 26 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 8 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 11 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 6 |
2018 Hyundai Kona
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.