How many electrical complaints does the 2019 Hyundai Kona have?

NHTSA lists 20 electrical system complaints for the 2019 Kona, making up 10% of the 191 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2019 Kona's electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the electrical system problem area on the 2019 Kona.

At what mileage do 2019 Kona electrical problems usually start?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for electrical system complaints on the 2019 Kona is 11,500 miles.

Did any 2019 Kona electrical complaints involve crashes or injuries?

Yes. NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 3 injuries linked to complaints in this problem area for the 2019 Kona.

How does the 2019 Kona compare to other Kona years for electrical complaints?

The 2019 Kona had 20 electrical complaints (10% share), higher in raw count than 2018's 10 and 2020's 12, though later years like 2023 and 2024 show higher percentage shares of 40% and 61%.

2019 Hyundai Kona Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 20 electrical system complaints for the 2019 Hyundai Kona, 10% of its 191 total complaints, with 2 crashes and 3 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure was 11,500 miles. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.

Electrical System complaints: 20; 10% of 191
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 11,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicles suddenly lose all power and stall while driving, sometimes restarting on their own after sitting for a few minutes.
All exterior and interior lights, including the instrument panel and brake lights, go out simultaneously while driving before the vehicle is restarted.
Doors and locks stop responding to the key fob or manual operation, including a reported case of rear doors and the trunk failing to open.
Owners describe repeated dead-battery events, sometimes recurring shortly after a battery replacement, along with intermittent check-engine light activity.
The speedometer reads significantly slower than actual road speed, giving drivers no warning that they are traveling faster than shown.
Driver's seat heater activates on its own and doors fail to auto-lock when shifting into drive.

When 2019 Hyundai Kona electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 19, 2019, latest Jun 4, 2026.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2019 to Jun 2026; peak Nov 2019 (1).

Electrical System recalls for the 2019 Hyundai Kona

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Kona model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201810 (13%)
201920 (10%)
202012 (8%)
202112 (10%)
202224 (24%)
202326 (40%)
202431 (61%)
202510 (36%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2019 Hyundai Kona have?: NHTSA lists 20 electrical system complaints for the 2019 Kona, making up 10% of the 191 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Kona's electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the electrical system problem area on the 2019 Kona.
At what mileage do 2019 Kona electrical problems usually start?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for electrical system complaints on the 2019 Kona is 11,500 miles.
Did any 2019 Kona electrical complaints involve crashes or injuries?: Yes. NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 3 injuries linked to complaints in this problem area for the 2019 Kona.
How does the 2019 Kona compare to other Kona years for electrical complaints?: The 2019 Kona had 20 electrical complaints (10% share), higher in raw count than 2018's 10 and 2020's 12, though later years like 2023 and 2024 show higher percentage shares of 40% and 61%.