Used Hyundai Kona Cylinder Head

The Hyundai Kona first generation ran from 2017 to 2023, so a 2019 and a 2022 are both within the same generation — however, the engine code is what really determines whether a cylinder head will interchange, not the year alone. Match the engine code from your V5 or a VIN check and supply it to the breaker, as ancillary details and mounting points can vary mid-production even within the same generation. Never assume fitment on year alone.

The first-generation Kona received a facelift in 2020, so parts from a pre-2020 car are crossing a production boundary when fitted to a 2020-or-later car. Confirm with the breaker against your registration whether a cylinder head from across that 2020 boundary will interchange, as mounting and ancillary details may have changed. The engine code from your V5 is the single most useful detail you can give the breaker.

No, the trim level does not affect cylinder head fitment on the Kona — trims like Play, SE, Premium, and Premium SE share the same engines and the head follows the engine code, not the badge. What matters is that the engine code, fuel type, and gearbox type match between the donor car and yours. You may receive ancillary components finished differently, but the core part fitment is unaffected by trim.

Yes — a petrol cylinder head and a diesel cylinder head are completely different components and will not interchange under any circumstances. The Kona was offered in the UK with petrol engines (including a 1.0 T-GDi and a 1.6 T-GDi) as well as a diesel (1.6 CRDi), so always confirm the fuel type as well as the exact engine code when sourcing a used cylinder head. Give your registration and engine code to the breaker to make sure you get the right part.

The gearbox type does not directly change the cylinder head itself, but it can affect which engine variant was fitted — for example, some engine and gearbox combinations were offered only in specific configurations on the Kona. Always lead with your engine code rather than just the gearbox type, and confirm the full spec with the breaker against your registration to be certain. The engine code from your V5 or a VIN check is the most reliable way to match the correct head.

Some Hyundai and Kia group engines are shared across models, so it is theoretically possible that a cylinder head from another group vehicle with the same engine code could be compatible. However, do not assume this on engine family alone — ancillary fittings, sensor positions, and other details can differ even between shared engines. Give the breaker both your registration and engine code and ask them to confirm compatibility against the donor vehicle before purchasing.