2019 Hyundai Kona power train problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2019 Hyundai Kona — 9% 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
“96,247 mi Engine knock and complete oil loss within 3,000 miles of last oil change Symptoms consistent with NHTSA Recall 21V301 (Hyundai Recall 203) and Warranty Extension TXXM coverage”
filed May 20, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Kona years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kona | 4 | 14% |
| 2024 Kona | 3 | 6% |
| 2023 Kona | 10 | 15% |
| 2022 Kona | 17 | 18% |
| 2021 Kona | 14 | 12% |
| 2020 Kona | 20 | 13% |
| 2018 Kona | 11 | 15% |
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.