2019 Hyundai Kona: false forward collision warnings

Filed Aug 1, 2025 · Driver assistance · VA

On multiple occasions the emergency braking system has engaged while making a lane change because the collision warning system thinks the vehicle is getting to close to the vehicle being passed. When this happens in city traffic, it has resulted in near misses from vehicles behind and in the lane for which a legal lane change is being made to avoid stopping or slowing traffic in the initial lane. The driver should ALWAYS have such control. When this happens and the car is trying to be accelerated or at least maintain the current speed as the lane change is made, the brakes very aggressively counter the driver’s actions. Since this has happened more than a dozen times, including within the first few months of ownership, information in follow-on fields will use approximate most recent occurrence.

Filed Feb 16, 2025 · Engine · NC

While the engine was running on the highway or also at idle, it intermittently stalled out and all of the warning lights were displayed on the dash including a collision warning. You have to put the car in park and restart it even while on the highway causing a severe safety risk. It has been to Hyundai several times for diagnostic/repair and they have been unable to identify and correct the issue. Hyundai eventually replaced the computer for lack of any other option, but the issue persists. This week the check engine light was on permanently so I took it to Christian Bros for a diagnostic and they found several codes for crankshaft and camshaft issues and determined the engine is consuming oil. OIL CONSUMPTION is a known issue at Hyundai and the subject of recalls but my particular Kona VIN number is not identified as affected even though it absolutely is having the same exact issue as described in the other Kona's recalled. I am taking it back to Hyundai this week for another try at engine 100k warranty but I know they will reject my request. How do I get this issue covered under the existing OIL CONSUMPTION RECALL for my particular VIN being that I am a 2019 2.0L engine just like all the other 2019 Kona recalls? Why is my vin excluded? THis makes no sense.

Filed Sep 5, 2022 · Driver assistance · MA

Driving down the highway going about 65 mph, I get a quick warning that flashed on my screen about the blindspot collision warning, too quick to actually read. Then the car jolts like I hit a giant pot hole, which I haven't, and the gears on my car drop and I am unable to accelerate or change gear until I pull over and turn the car off. This issue has occurred over 5 times and has been reported to Hyundai every time, with no success in getting the issue fixed and it keep occurring. Happened again today friving home on the highway, and now my check engine light is on.

Filed Jan 30, 2022 · Driver assistance · CO

After I had the car for about 10 months, the front collision warning system light came on while I was driving 65mph. There was a huge jolt, as if I'd hit something large and metal, and the engine revved as if stuck. I pulled over and found nothing in the road. It was terrifying, and I can't imagine it's safe to have this keep happening. This has happened numerous times now, at different speeds and in all types of weather, and sometimes accompanied by the blind spot collision warning system light. The dealership has kept my car many times, trying to replicate the problem, which they did-once. They replaced the camera and tcu. The car worked fine for a while, but the problem returned, and again, the dealership could not replicate or fix it. I have seen this problem mentioned on Hyundai forums, and it seems we're all having the same experiences with dealerships finding and fixing the issue. I turn the FCW system off every time I start the car, but now the BSCW (which I have also turned off) is coming on and jolting the car. Both warning systems have done this too many times to count at this point. I can't afford a new car and am scared to drive my Kona, but don't have a choice. This is not right and I do not feel safe in this car.

Filed Jul 13, 2020 · Transmission · 2,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 hyundai kona. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the forward collision avoidance warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted. The contact stated that the failure recurred after driving for 30 minutes. The vehicle was taken to lia hyundai albany located at (945 central ave, albany, ny 12205) where the technician was unable to provide a cause for the failure. The contact was informed to take a picture when the failure recurred. The contact was concerned about attempting to take a picture while driving should the failure recur. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Feb 29, 2020 · Brakes · 3,000 miles · CO · crash

The car breaks does not get applied intermittently, I had a forward collision. The forward collision avoidance / warning did not work. The incident happened at a busy street with slow moving traffic. This is the 2nd time the break did not get applied, the first time the road ahead was clear.

Filed Nov 19, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 8,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2019 hyundai kona. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the forward collision avoidance system suddenly activated, which caused the vehicle to abruptly slow down. Also, while operating the vehicle, the driver's seat heater erroneously activated and the doors would not automatically lock when switching to the drive position. The cause of the failures was not determined. Jim burke hyundai (4445 13th st north, birmingham, al) was notified of the failures. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 8,000.

Filed Apr 23, 2019 · Driver assistance · MA

2019 hyundai kona. Consumer writes in regards to defective braking system. *ld the consumer stated the forward collision avoidance system was inoperable. The system does not respond to speed limits, does not alarm, does not display pictures, and does not apply any braking force to avoid a crash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice and advised the vehicle was operating as designed.