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RecallGazette

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2019 Honda Pilot vs 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2019 Honda Pilot2019 Hyundai Kona Electric
NHTSA complaints87454
Recall campaigns133
Service bulletins (TSBs)22363
Investigations41
Crash reports132
Fire reports52
NCAP overall rating5/5
EPA MPG (combined)21–23120
Median reported incident mileage25,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHonda PilotHyundai Kona Electric
Electrical System25242
Engine2225
Fuel/propulsion System11110
Forward Collision Avoidance1171
Power Train895
Fuel System, Gasoline750
Lane Departure670
Service Brakes424

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling990
Hesitation / surging440
Check engine light330
Won’t start290
Vibration / shaking230
Loss of power140
Misfire / rough idle90
Electrical failures70
2019 Hyundai Kona Electric

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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.