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Hyundai Kona 2019 Problems

Are you having problems with your 2019 Hyundai Kona? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2019 Hyundai Kona issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2019 Hyundai Kona in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

Why has my 2019 Hyundai Kona been losing power?

I can understand why the crank angle sensor was the first thing to be changed. These often start to die and the first symptom is an engine that stops after running for a while. But you’re right to be sceptical about the timing chain as there’s a theory that says if the engine runs properly at all, then the issue won’t be anything fundamental. Which is to say, if the timing chain was stretched beyond the point at which the engine could function properly, it wouldn’t function properly at all, regardless of how long it had been running.

A good workshop should be able to scan the car’s computer. If the timing chain really is stretched, then the computer should have logged this as a problem. If not, then you’re looking for something else. Of course, what that something else is the million-dollar question. Don’t rule out basic things like a dirty fuel filter which can allow fuel to flow for a while before the rubbish in it clogs the flow after a few minutes running.

That said, if the engine can’t locate the correct signal from the camshaft (which is controlled by the timing chain) it will sometimes look for a stand-in signal somewhere else on the engine, allowing it to start but not run properly. An electronic scan is definitely the way forward.

How do I tell if a 2019 Hyundai Kona is AWD or FWD?

It’s pretty simple, James, and despite both two and four-wheel-drive being offered on all trim levels of the Kona, there’s one thing to check that will answer your question: If the vehicle has the two-litre, non-turbocharged engine, it’s a two (front) wheel-drive. If it has the 1.6-litre turbocharged engine, it’s an all-wheel-drive Kona. Hyundai never offered a front-wheel-drive Kona with the turbo engine, nor all-wheel-drive with the non-turbo.

Beyond that, there were some other major technical differences that will also tell you what you’re looking at. The front-drive Kona has a simpler, torsion-beam rear suspension, while the AWD version has a multi-link arrangement. Then there’s the transmission. Front-drive Konas got a six-speed conventional automatic, while the AWD Kona got a dual-clutch seven-speed transmission.

What is the rubbing noise behind the wheel of my 2019 Hyundai Kona?

It’s not unknown for a car-maker to receive a batch of parts from a supplier where the parts in question have a materials or manufacturing flaw in them. Certainly, enough Hyundai owners have reported this same problem for that to be a reasonable hypothesis. The theory about the gear in the steering system is one possible cause for the noise you’re hearing, but I’ve also heard other mechanics suggest that it’s the clock-spring (that electrically powers the air-bags, steering wheel controls, yet still allows the wheel to turn) that’s at fault.

Either way, it’s a warranty job for the dealer to sort out, but experience has shown that Hyundai’s dealers are very good at keeping their customers happy. Meantime, the replacement part should be from a later, improved batch, without the inbuilt flaws, so it shouldn’t happen again.

What is the most expensive Hyundai?

The most expensive new Hyundai is the Kona Highlander Electric, listed at $64,490. For more info on the latest models, check out our pricing and specs page, and you'll find all Hyundai reviews and news here

 

Hyundai Kona: One reverse light?

It does have only one reverse light - the other one is a rear fog light. 

Hyundai Kona 2019: Tips for first electric car

The main thing to consider is the recharging. The Kona is said to have a range of almost 450 km, which is good, but you need to consider where you will be able to charge it when you need to. And remember it takes a little longer to recharge the batteries than it does to refuel a petrol car.

What is the fuel consumption on a 2019 Hyundai Kona?

The combined average is 72 L/100 km, the extra urban consumption is 5.8 L/100km, and the urban consumption is 9.7 L/100 km.

Is the Hyundai Kona all wheel drive or 4 wheel drive?

The Hyundai Kona doesn't have the option for switchable diff locking, or a low-range ratio gearbox, so it should be considered all wheel drive instead of a 4x4 (which includes those features for off-road driving).

Can a Hyundai Kona tow a trailer?

Hyundai's Kona small SUV carries a tow capacity of 1250kg (braked) or 600kg (unbraked), but that is total weight so you really shouldn't expect it to handle much more than light loads in very small trailers.

Hyundai Kona: How long is it?

The Hyundai Kona is 4165mm long

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