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2019 Hyundai Kona Electric
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 120 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2019 Hyundai Kona SUV FWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 132 | 108 | 120 | - |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
4 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Nexo Fuel Cell and 2019-2021 Kona Electric vehicles. The Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) system may detect an abnormal sensor signal and as a result, may significantly reduce braking performance.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric and 2020 Ioniq Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
328 complaints filed by owners for this model year (21 involving a crash, 10 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric?
EPA figures for the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric reach 120 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric?
Owners have filed 328 complaints with NHTSA for the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric, most often about: Engine, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric?
NHTSA gave the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric (2019 Hyundai Kona SUV FWD) an overall 5-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.