Used 2019 Hyundai Kona

Price: $16,995
Mileage: 94,613 miles
Location: Dayton, OH
VIN: KM8K12AA1KU254042

Used 2019 Hyundai Kona for sale in Dayton, OH — $16,995, 94,613 miles. The Kona is an easy-to-park, fun-to-drive small crossover with an available turbo engine and all-wheel drive on gas models. Buy Here Pay Here financing available. See photos and details, and get pre-approved online.

About the 2019 Hyundai Kona

2019 Hyundai Kona at a glance

For 2019 Hyundai added the Kona Electric: a 201-hp front-drive EV with a 64 kWh battery and a 258-mile EPA range, initially offered in a limited set of states. Gas models carry over the 147-hp 2.0L (6-speed automatic) and 175-hp 1.6L turbo (7-speed dual-clutch). 2019 Kona Electrics are covered by a battery short-circuit recall, and 2.0L gas models by a piston oil-ring recall, so check both by VIN.

Engines: 2.0 liter I4 147 hp 132 lb ft; 1.6 liter turbo I4 175 hp 195 lb ft; 64 kWh battery electric 150 kw 201 hp 258 mile EPA range
Transmissions: 6 speed automatic 2.0 liter; 7 speed dual clutch 1.6 liter turbo; Single speed reduction gear electric
Drivetrain: Front wheel drive; All wheel drive optional gas only
Body style: 4 door subcompact SUV

What changed:

Kona electric launched
Gas models largely carryover

What to inspect: Open recalls by VIN; Exact powertrain resolution by VIN; Piston oil ring recall status if 2.0 liter; EV battery recall and replacement status; Battery state of health report; Dc fast charging test; Integrated electronic brake recall status EV; Dual clutch low speed engagement if 1.6 liter turbo; Suspension and tires; Brakes; Electronics and infotainment; Maintenance history.

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Known issues to check on a 2019 Hyundai Kona

Kona Electric High-Voltage Battery Recalls (2019-2020) (2019–2020)
2019-2020 Kona Electrics were recalled because the lithium-ion battery could short-circuit and create a fire risk (NHTSA 20V-630 software update and inspection, followed by 21V-127, which replaced the battery on affected vehicles). A replaced battery is a plus for a used buyer, but proof matters.
What to do: Confirm by VIN that the battery recall was completed, ideally with replacement records.
2.0L Piston Oil Ring Recall (2019-2021) (2019–2021)
NHTSA 21V-301 covers certain 2019-2021 Konas with the 2.0L Nu engine whose piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which can cause oil consumption and engine damage. The remedy is a dealer inspection, with repairs as needed.
What to do: On a 2019-2021 2.0L Kona, confirm the recall status and check the oil level before buying.
Kona Electric Brake Software and Power Unit Coolant Recalls (2019–2021)
Campaign 20V-748 updated integrated electronic brake software on 2019-2021 Kona Electrics (shared with the Nexo) because braking performance could be reduced; 22V-941 addressed a possible internal coolant leak in the electric power control unit on certain 2021 models.
What to do: Run the VIN and road test the brakes on any 2019-2021 Kona Electric.
Dual-Clutch Automatic Low-Speed Behavior (2018-2023 Turbo) (2018–2023)
First-generation 1.6L turbo Konas use a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. It shifts quickly on the move but can feel hesitant or jerky creeping in traffic; worsening judder or slipping deserves a check. The 2.0L uses a conventional automatic (2018-2021) or CVT (2022 on), and the 2024 redesign's turbo uses an 8-speed automatic.
What to do: Test drive a turbo Kona in slow traffic and on a hill before buying.
Gas, Electric, N and Generation Disambiguation (2018–2026)
The Kona name covers gas models, the Kona Electric (2019 on) and the Kona N (2022-2023), across two generations with different engines, transmissions, batteries and sizes. Specs, range and recalls differ sharply between them.
What to do: Confirm whether it is gas, Electric or N, and which generation, before comparing.

Recall applicability varies by model year, production date, engine or battery, and VIN. Check the VIN for current open recalls and completed remedies; for 2019-2020 Kona Electric, confirm battery recall completion.

Hyundai Kona research: recalls, reliability and buyer's guide