Hyundai Kona Problems to Expect

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Hyundai has sold hundreds of thousands Hyundai Konas and there is a very good reason for that. This compact SUV offers great styling, comfy and roomy interior, performance options and comes at a reasonable price. However, just like any other car, the Hyundai Kona does have problems that have crept up over the years. We've had our Kona for almost 5 years, so in this video I will talk about the problems to expect as well as my personal experience with the car and the problems we have had along the way. I will not be discussing the key issue as I think that deservers a video of it's own and maybe not up to me to report on.
00:00 Intro
00:33 Engine Problems
02:07 Transmission Problems
02:54 Electrical/Sensor Issues
03:49 Braking
04:29 EV Battery
05:00 Recommendations
05:55 Outro
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@karljustme9523 5 ай бұрын

2019 awd kona se ..178k on it and still going but I did notice burning of oil and I now change my oil every 2k now and I also had transmission flush. So far so good

@tonywhite425 7 ай бұрын

change your oil often 3k turbo's are hard on oil along with spark plugs

@CandycaneBeyond Жыл бұрын

After owning the i3 would you consider a Kona EV?

@ampcbruins 5 ай бұрын

I have. 2019 with 60k owned for now 5 years and have no issue at all. Recall was checked everything was good luckily

@jacksonpolston6951 4 ай бұрын

my transmission just went out at 63k miles, i don’t think this is a common problem with most kona owners tho, goodluck

@cowboykxm 4 ай бұрын

@@jacksonpolston6951 Wow

@user-tu3tn1qj6x 2 ай бұрын

How much for a new one

@casinianthony 11 ай бұрын

I have a 2018 Kona Limited with the 1.6 turbo and have experienced the rough shifting that you mention. There are times when you slow down and then go to accelerate and it just doesn't shift at all and the engine revs really high. I have also experienced violent shaking (similar to a manual transmission vehicle stalling) in stop and go traffic on hills. I've recently gotten a new battery and I've read that disconnecting the electrical system from the power can help to reset the CPU. we will see.

@Kingme2015 11 ай бұрын

I have the 1.6t also, and I think it may be just the common characteristics of the DCT transmission. Since it’s an automated manual, it still uses clutches to engage the gears. Slow acceleration on hills, and trying to keep off the brake pedal in stop and go traffic as much as possible, seem to help make it shift smoother. Fully letting off both pedals, and easing into the accelerator after slowing down, also seems to help.

@billywatson118 3 ай бұрын

Cvt.

@lostfool 3 ай бұрын

@@billywatson118the Kona Limited does not have a CVT. The Kona Knight, Limited, Ultimate, N-Line, and N have a turbo engine which is mated to a 7 speed DCT dry clutch or for the higher trim models an 8 speed DCT wet clutch.

@xTheColorGreenx 3 ай бұрын

@@billywatson118there’s not a cvt in the 1.6

@scrambler69-xk3kv Ай бұрын

2019 Kona with the 2.0 engine had a conventional 6 speed automatic.

@jmantruthseeker 10 ай бұрын

Our 2020 Kona is at the dealership right now they just ordered a new engine. Knock sensor turned on about a month ago 15000 MI on the vehicle.. smaller engine in this one with the known piston issue

@palebeachbum 8 ай бұрын

That sucks. Sorry to hear that. Certain years of the 2.0L 147hp engine were built with improperly manufactured piston rings, causing the engine to burn oil and start knocking due to low oil level. I believe this affected 2019-2022 Hyundai/Kia vehicles. I had a 2018 Elantra with this engine. The only issue the engine had was faulty ignition coils. Another known problem with the 2017-2019 models.

@scrambler69-xk3kv 8 сағат бұрын

Don't want a turbo or a dual clutsh transmission. which comes with the 1.6 engine. So I bought the 2.0 which in 2019 came with a regular six speed auto.

@Steve_in_NJ 9 ай бұрын

I drove a 2019 Kona Limited and now driving a 2022 Kona Limited and NO COMPLAINTS. Maybe, it's because my 2022 Kona, which I took delivery on October 2021, just turned 7600 miles. I hope to get a 2025 Kona next year, or do a lease buy-out IF the interest rates are worth it.

@susantreat6158 Ай бұрын

I have a 2022 Hyundai Kona the lights i have on are the check rear safety system, check front safety systetm and check the blind spot safety system oh and my ac is out

@prestonshupp145 4 ай бұрын

My 2020 SEL AWD has a TC transmission not a CV-T. In snow belt areas you are better off with the TC automatic than the DTC because the Dual clutch transmissions will slip and burn when the vehicle looses traction. The Kia Seltos (Kia's version of the Kona) has a CV-t transmission.

@scrambler69-xk3kv 8 сағат бұрын

2019 Konas with the 2.0 liter get a six speed auto trans.

@prestonshupp145 Сағат бұрын

That’s what I said. Watch the video, he states the 2.0 has a cv-t.

@prestonshupp145 Сағат бұрын

Tc mean’s torque converter.

@MaineiacSean 10 ай бұрын

What if youre buying a pre owned 2019? Buying a ticking tome bomb motor not covered by warranty as second owner. Gotta tell the lender i changed my mind.

@palebeachbum 9 ай бұрын

The factory warranty transfers to the 2nd owner, but is reduced to 5yr/60k miles.

@cabbitbratvt1156 6 ай бұрын

My 2019 2.0L needs the transmission changed. In canada the basic guarantee is 5 years, but got a additional 5 year guarantee on it, so my transmission is gonna be changed for free, but wasn't happy to see it happening at 77,000 kms only, but happy i don't gotta pay for it.

@scrambler69-xk3kv 8 сағат бұрын

In the USA Hyundais get a 10 year 100,000 miles powertrain warranty.

@cabbitbratvt1156 Сағат бұрын

@@scrambler69-xk3kv Yea i wish we had that here... sadly they do it for the first 5 years 100,000km otherwise its a extended. Im glad to have the extended to protect me til 2029 or 200,000km at least.

@cabbitbratvt1156 Сағат бұрын

@@scrambler69-xk3kv (im in canada if it wasn't clear by KM instead of miles lmao)

@silver33 10 ай бұрын

My 2019 is the shop right now because my horn stopped working. It had electrical problems. It's still under warranty so it's getting fixed. I'm just hoping a rodent didn't chew on it or else it's a very expensive thing to replace.

@justinsimpson9892 3 ай бұрын

My 2019 kona had to get a replaced engine at 85k. Couldnt believe it. Last hyundai ill buy.

@MyBg59 Ай бұрын

I'm with ya. I have a 2019 Kona as well and have some red flags going off. Want to trade it in for something more reliable.

@xslauth92 26 күн бұрын

I test drove a 2019 Kona and LOVED it… but found out about these recalls shortly after. Super disappointing. I ended up saving more money and got a 2018 Toyota RAV4.

@scrambler69-xk3kv 8 сағат бұрын

My wife's 2014 Elantra 1.8 liter had to be replaced at 50,000 miles, but they gave us a short block meaning they reused the cylinder head from our old engine. Had to pay a 400.00 dollar deductible fee.

@mypov4347 29 күн бұрын

Does it have a spare tire?

@scrambler69-xk3kv 8 сағат бұрын

Important because I once was losing air from one of my tires and the compressor which I removed from it.s bubble wrap and plugged into a powerpoint and the damn thing did not work. Had to make a fast trip to a tire store. When I got home, I went online and ordered a spare tire kit. You get a donut spare with a jack and lug wrench. Took out the foam thing that holds the inflater kit and the donut fit perfect and it came with a bolt thing that goes through the wheel and screws into a threaded hole in the bottom of the trunk so it does not rattle. Just Google Hyundai spare tire kit and include the year and model of your Hyundai in the search.

@MrRohanstar Ай бұрын

You sir forgot the AC PROBLEM,!!!!

@MoonInPisces1962 10 ай бұрын

Stay away from all Hyundai Kona models. The 2.0 liter engines have piston ring problems. The 1.6 turbo models have DCT problems. It is not worth the risk. A good warranty will not protect you. There is no guarantee that the dealer will comply with the manufacturer's warranty.

@txrtle4114 7 ай бұрын

Not necessarily true. I have a 2020 SEL 2.0 with 172k miles and a 2020 limited 1.6T with 99k miles.

@jeffschneider5400 6 ай бұрын

Mine is 2021 1.6 turbo is great no problem 35,000 miles. Love it

@edwardtamanini678 5 ай бұрын

No more dct

@kylegood412 5 ай бұрын

2018 model with 131k miles and still just fine

@prtin100 2 ай бұрын

@@kylegood412how’s transmission going did you had any problems?

@chubbyjohnson5480 17 күн бұрын

My son and his wife bought a '22. They had to get the engine replaced after a whopping 3k miles. Three thousand miles. Not even time for an oil change and the engine blew. What a piece of junk.

@TrentonThomas627 6 күн бұрын

71k on ours and no engine issues. The brakes tend to wear kinda fast but no other issues

@afarangi4839 10 ай бұрын

You need to clean your engine

@patheticprepper4496 2 ай бұрын

We had a 18k 2018 elantra value that we loved but it got wreaked... we bought a 2023 kona sel awd for 26.5k expecting same engine trans .. reliability... and i gotta say the cvt trans really kinda sucks and kills the power that 2.0 produced in the elantra.. with 8k miles now, the only problem was a dead battery causing the start / stop to be untermittent... will update if i come back across this. June 2024.. ohhh and hyndia do stand by there warrenty [we had a door lock stop working on elantra which did take 2 weeks to fix as it was a wire bundle issue, gave us a nice hybred loner and were awesome to us.. Lynnwood washington. they

@vidoly 11 күн бұрын

get away from turbos

@DanoFSmith-yc9tg Жыл бұрын

Expect the CVT to fail. It’s inevitable. And can’t be fixed. Throw away cars, like every other KDM car ever made.

@taylorlove339 Жыл бұрын

Can you tell me more about this?

@Channel-cm7yc 10 ай бұрын

I hate to say it, but ALL cars are tangible goods and meant to be used and thrown away!!!! The majority of people who buy cars with longevity never actually keep them through that longevity period that they’ve paid extra for. In other words if you want to invest your money in something a vehicle isn’t that investment. Buy actual gold instead! 😊😊

@Channel-cm7yc 10 ай бұрын

Plus I’ll add earlier 2.0L Kona’s we’re equipped with a 6 speed automatic that has been around in many forms over the years and is very reliable!

@MoonInPisces1962 10 ай бұрын

@@Channel-cm7yc You are correct. But, Hyundai did not stay with their proven design. They started changing it. The new designs are unreliable.

@palebeachbum 9 ай бұрын

@@Channel-cm7yc I agree that the 6-speed auto is generally reliable, but in my 2018 Elantra SEL, it was a big problem. I bought the car new and experienced it slipping gears, slamming into 2nd gear when cold, and erratic shifting at 30mph and 40mph. I sold the car at 25k miles due to this and various other major problems.