2019 Hyundai Kona fuel/propulsion system problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2019 Hyundai Kona — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2019 Hyundai Kona SE (2.0L Nu MPI/Atkinson engine) was previously subject to NHTSA Recall 21V301000 (Hyundai Recall 203) for defective piston oil rings that can chip and cause accelerated oil consumption, engine knocking, and stalling. That recall's remedy was performed under a prior owner in…”
filed Sep 7, 2026
“One day after I filled my gas tank, I noticed a strong gasoline smell outside the car. The next morning, I noticed a huge puddle on the pavement under the fuel tank. At least a gallon of gasoline must have leaked out overnight while the car was parked. I also noticed that gasoline continued to drip…”
filed Nov 1, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Kona years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kona | 1 | 4% |
| 2023 Kona | 4 | 6% |
| 2022 Kona | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 Kona | 4 | 3% |
| 2020 Kona | 4 | 3% |
| 2018 Kona | 4 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Hyundai Kona
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.