KM8K12AA2KU269620

Available vehicle information

VIN
KM8K12AA2KU269620
Model year
2019
Country
South Korea
Record status
fire damage
NHTSA SAFETY DATABASE

Safety Recall Campaigns

1
1 recall campaign found for this vehicle's make, model and model year.
Recall 1 ENGINE
21V301000 28/04/2021 View details
Summary

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 result in engine damage.

Consequence

A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.

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 letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.

Important: Campaigns shown above are matched using make, model and model year. This does not prove that this exact VIN is included in a campaign. Check the exact VIN on NHTSA →
OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT SOURCE · NHTSA

Crash Test & Safety Ratings

5/5
2019 Hyundai Kona SUV FWD
Overall Safety Rating ★★★★★ 5 out of 5
Frontal Crash ★★★★★
Side Crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★☆
Official source: U.S. Department of Transportation · National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Ratings apply to the NHTSA-tested vehicle configuration matched by make, model and model year. View NHTSA Safety Ratings →
U.S. EPA FUEL ECONOMY DATA

EPA Fuel Economy

Fuel type Gasoline
Source: U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov

VIN structure

KM8 WMI · K12AA2 VDS · KU269620 VIS
WMI KM8 World Manufacturer Identifier
VDS K12AA2 Vehicle Descriptor Section
VIS KU269620 Vehicle Identifier Section
Model year code K Position 10 of the VIN
Plant code U Position 11 of the VIN
VIN length 17 characters Standard modern VIN format

OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT DATA

NHTSA Vehicle Data

NHTSA
Make HYUNDAI
Model Kona
Model year 2019
Manufacturer HYUNDAI MOTOR CO
Vehicle type MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Body class Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
Trim SE
Engine model MPI Nu
Displacement 2.0 L
Cylinders 4
Engine power 147 hp
Fuel type Gasoline
Transmission Automatic
Transmission speeds 6
Drive type 4x2
Doors 4
Plant city ULSAN
Plant country SOUTH KOREA
Source: NHTSA vPIC

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