Extended warranty worthiness profile

2019 Hyundai Kona

Broad repair planning ranges plus reported complaint, recall and manufacturer communication signals. Reports describe submitted cases and do not measure the probability of failure.

239complaint reports

4recall campaigns

116manufacturer communications

6leading reported components

Animated diagnostic view representing the 2019 Hyundai Kona

Model-year reading

What the 2019 record can and cannot say

Compared with other Hyundai Kona years here, the 2019 total is 142 above the median year in this model file. Its raw count is 239, with no denominator for vehicles sold.

At 131 reports, Engine is the most common displayed tag. The 54.8% share describes submitted complaints only; it does not describe the fleet.

EV traction battery replacement provides the strongest parts-only stress test at a $13,000 midpoint. Local labor raises the bill, while claim rules can lower what the plan actually pays.

Vehicle configuration

2019 EPA specification range

The official dataset contains 5 matched configurations for this model year. The range reflects trim and drivetrain choices, not changes to the complaint count.

Vehicle classSmall SUV

Fuel choicesElectric and Gasoline

Drive layoutsAll-wheel drive and Front-wheel drive

Engine range1.6 to 2 L; 4 cylinders

EPA efficiency27 to 30 mpg; 120 MPGe; 258 miles electric range

Transmission typesAutomatic

EPA figures vary by configuration. Confirm the exact engine, drive layout and fuel system from the VIN or original window sticker. Source: FuelEconomy.gov vehicle data, updated 2026-06-16.

Estimated repair bills

Major repair cost range

Parts and labor benchmarks combined with an independent-shop labor model for Dallas, TX. Published model estimates calibrate supported repairs; model-year configuration data removes incompatible scenarios.

Repair	System	Estimated range
EV traction battery replacement	EV Powertrain	$7,992-$29,272
Engine replacement or major internal repair	Engine	$5,860-$16,847
EV drive unit replacement	EV Powertrain	$3,744-$17,204
Transmission replacement	Transmission	$3,492-$11,122
Transfer case replacement	Driveline	$2,044-$8,129
EV onboard charger replacement	EV Powertrain	$1,496-$8,136
Turbocharger replacement	Turbo and Supercharger	$1,520-$6,465
Head gasket replacement	Engine	$2,286-$3,619
EV thermal management repair	EV Powertrain	$872-$6,136
Timing chain replacement	Engine	$1,895-$2,968

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