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2019 Hyundai Kona

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Kona.

Body SUV

The 2019 Hyundai Kona is a subcompact SUV built on Hyundai’s contemporary platform and powered by a drivetrain that requires 4.7 qt of engine oil, with viscosity options ranging from 5W‑30 to 20W‑50 to suit varied climates. Its modest oil capacity and flexible viscosity choices stand out among rivals in the segment, providing a practical balance of maintenance simplicity and performance tolerance. In terms of reliability, 2019 registers the highest point in the model’s 20182026 complaint record, tallying 185 owner complaints and one recall, which places this year at the upper end of the model’s early‑life issue profile. Consequently, researchers should treat the 2019 Kona as a benchmark for the series’ initial reliability challenges while noting that later years show a marked decline in reported problems.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 5W-40 / 20W-50OEM · verified
Lug nut torque79-94 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · 640 CCA battery, OE oil filter 2630035505. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI NS · 640 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnLOWOEM · verified
Tire size235/45R18/XL 98VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter2630035505
Battery37110F9620
Front wiper blades99H09AKA26H alt 00F09AU016HY

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length164.2 in
Overall width70.9 in
Overall height59.1 in
Wheelbase102.4 in
Curb weight3084 lb
Track (front / rear)61.4 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Kona of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.0–7.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.00 sec — 2019 Ultimate 1.6T
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019Ultimate 1.6T 1.6L Turbo I-46.00 sec14.70 sec175 hpFWD
2019Electric Ultimate Elec 150-kW 64-kWh6.40 sec15.00 sec201 hpFWD
2019Electric Ultimate Elec 150-kW 64-kWh6.40 sec15.00 sec201 hpFWD
2019Electric Ultimate Elec 150-kW 64-kWh6.60 sec15.10 sec201 hpFWD
2019Ultimate 1.6T 1.6L Turbo I-46.60 sec15.20 sec175 hpAWD
2019Electric Ultimate Elec 150-kW 64-kWh7.00 sec15.50 sec201 hpFWD
2018Ultimate 1.6T 1.6L Turbo I-46.60 sec15.20 sec175 hpAWD
2018Ultimate 1.6T 1.6L Turbo I-47.00 sec15.50 sec175 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.7 qt of 5W-30 / 5W-40 / 20W-50 engine oil, Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 79-94 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid70W Gear Oil
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity2.1 qt
Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.1 qt
Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol
Engine Coolant Capacity1.6 L
Engine CoolantEthylene Glycol

Engine torques

Cylinder Head InstructionsUse new bolts only.
Engine Flywheel Bolts53-56 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts87-94 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs78-121 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts79-94 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts79-94 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)630 Checking Speed rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)680 AC Speed Up rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)±100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)640 Checking Speed rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±100 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)680 AC Speed Up rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity0.94-1.05 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.89-4.57 oz
Standard BCI Cranking Performance640 cca
Optional BCI Cranking Performance760 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)49.0-53.0 @ Idle psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque16.0-23.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 58.0-; Rear: 47.0-
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .840; Rear: .330
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0002; Rear: .0003
Maximum Rotor Runout.0016
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .840; Rear: .310
Variation from Parallelism Thickness VariationFront: .0002; Rear: .0003

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
113-16 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.13–16 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
113-16 ft. lbs., Step 2: 88°-92°.13–16 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90°. Step 3: Repeat Step 2.22 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
113-16 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.13–16 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120-23 ft. lbs., Step 2: 120°-125°.20–23 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 42,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miAir Conditioning System (inspect) · Air Intake System (inspect) · Battery (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 12,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
Every 24,000 miDifferential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 30,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 42,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Hyundai Kona stands out as the model year with the highest complaint volume in the generation, recording 185 complaints—more than double the 73 complaints from 2018 and well above the 152 complaints in 2020, after which numbers steadily decline to 42 by 2024. Engine-related issues dominate the 2019 data, accounting for 93 of the 185 complaints, and the year also includes 11 crash complaints and 4 fire complaints. While the 2019 model has only one recall, it is subject to two investigations, and the overall trend shows a sharp peak in complaints for this year before a consistent downward trajectory in subsequent model years. Given that later years exhibit significantly fewer complaints and similar or lower recall activity, the 2019 Kona appears to be the most problematic year in the dataset. A used 2019 Hyundai Kona is therefore not the strongest choice within this generation.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
91
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
184
Owner complaints
11 involved a crash · 4 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 184 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine93
Unknown Or Other10
Power Train7
Engine & Engine Cooling6
Fuel/Propulsion System6
Power Train,Engine5
Unknown Or Other,Engine5
Electrical System,Engine4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

21V301000EngineReported 28/04/2021

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… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 91 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
26-EE-003H TSB2026-04-17Electrical SystemSome vehicles may exhibit difficulty starting in cold weather. This bulletin provides the…
DTN DL2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified the presence of…
DTN DCS2026-04-10Air BagsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent safety…
P33 OL2025-12-19Electrical SystemIn response to this trend, we engineered a software upgrade that addresses the social…
TRW Settlement DCS2025-12-18Air BagsA Class Action settlement regarding the TRW Airbag was recently decided. Based on the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Kona take?

4.7 qt of All Temperatures: 5W-30 is preferred but 5W-40 may be used. Temperatures above 20°F 20W-50. Temperatures above 5°F 15W-40. Temperatures above 0°F 10W-30., per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Kona have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.