2019 Hyundai Kona: recalls and problems

Structure2026-09-19

My blue hyundai kona ultimate paint is peeling from the roof. this can create a hazard if the paint chips in large pieces and flys obstructing visibility. the paint chipping is also close to the front windshield which can block the path of the wiper blades. hyundai has acknowledged that certain year vehicles have a manufactures default of delaminated paint that could possible fly off in sheets. however, they have

Engine2026-09-16

I took my vehicle to a dealership for a recall and they refused to honor it. they made excuses and performed an unrelated service.

Engine2026-09-14

Vehicle starting using extreme amounts of oil, lose acceleration and stalling while driving and making klicking noises. all symptoms point to hyundai recall 203 (nhtsa campaign number 21v301000). dealer and manufacturer refuse to fix it, citing lack of extended warranty and high mileage, as well as insist of oil consumption test that would require me to drive the vehicle for another 1000 miles for them to be able to

Power Train,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System2026-09-07

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 december 2021. in november 2025, a hyundai dealership installed a cylinder noise diagnostic system (cnds) software update (