CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (42 reports).
2019 Hyundai Kona Electric recalls
Battery May Short-Circuit and Increase Fire Risk
The lithium-ion traction battery in these electric vehicles may experience an internal electrical short circuit.
Software glitch can reduce braking power and lengthen stopping distance
Some electric brake systems in these vehicles may detect an abnormal sensor signal in the Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) system.
Battery Short Can Cause Fire; Software Update and Inspection Free
The lithium-ion traction battery in these electric vehicles may short-circuit internally.
Most common 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric problems
Problem areas named in the 54 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 42 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owned a 2019 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while attempting to drive from a complete stop, the vehicle accelerated rapidly through a busy intersection on its own and would not slow or stop, despite the brake pedal being depressed. As a result, the contact briefly lost control of the vehicle as it swerved left to right, only coming to a complete stop after colliding with another vehicle. The air bags did deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a storage facility and deemed a total loss by the contact's insurance provider. A police report was filed, and injuries were reported. The contact was transported to an area hospital and treated for a bro
Component Failed: Electric transmission/drive unit failed twice before 150,000 miles. Still in vehicle, available for inspection. Safety Risk: Loss of propulsion while driving creates risk of being rear-ended or stranded in dangerous traffic conditions. Right now the car is not drivable Confirmed By: Problem confirmed by Hyundai dealership/service center on both failures. Inspection: Inspected by authorized Hyundai service center; manufacturer was notified. Warning Symptoms: Before the failure there was a screeching sound coming from the hood. In both failures, these warnings appeared shortly before or during the loss of propulsion.
-the gear drive was diagnosed as needed to be replaced -the GRU may lock up during driving causing the vehicle to stop -dealer confirmed needs replacing -no warnings or lights on vehicle, it was noticed that the vehicle made a louder noise while driving but could be confused with tires or normal air noise while driving.
The Charging unit made by Enel X called a JuiceBox 40 failed to complete a charge. Upon examination of the charger it was determined that the plug from the unit to the 240V receptacle was fused to the outlet and could not be removed. When my electrician opened the box he was able to force the plug out of the outlet. He found that the plug was burned as well as the copper wire that went to the plug from the electrical box.
I started directing the car to the side of the road to park. As I was guiding the car to a stop, with my foot on the brake, I was about 12 ft. from the car in front of me when the car suddenly accelerated. The vehicle accelerated for approximately 10 ft. before the anti-collision system auto-braked the car just prior to impacting the car in front of me.
2019 Hyundai Kona Electric questions
Does the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric: Battery May Short-Circuit and Increase Fire Risk; Software glitch can reduce braking power and lengthen stopping distance; Battery Short Can Cause Fire; Software Update and Inspection Free. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric?
Based on 54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (42), Fuel/Propulsion System (10), Engine (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.