Hyundai Kona Drive Shaft Replacement Parts

The Hyundai Kona first generation ran from 2017 to 2023, so both a 2019 and a 2022 car sit within the same generation — however, there was a facelift in 2021 and ancillary mounting details can change across that boundary, so confirm with the breaker that the shaft from the donor car matches your exact engine code and gearbox type before buying. The engine code, which you can find on your V5 or via a VIN check, is the single most useful detail to supply. Never assume year-to-year compatibility without that check.

Trim level — whether SE, Premium, or Premium SE — makes no difference to drive shaft fitment on the Kona; these are cosmetic and equipment distinctions, not mechanical ones. What actually determines compatibility is the engine code, fuel type (petrol, diesel, or electric), and whether the car has a manual or automatic gearbox. Give the breaker your engine code and they can match the correct shaft regardless of which trim your car is.

Yes, this matters — fuel type determines the engine fitted, and different engines pair with different gearboxes and driveline components, meaning the shaft dimensions and spline counts may not match. Always supply your engine code (from the V5 or a VIN check) to the breaker so they can source a shaft from a donor car with the same engine, not just the same fuel badge. Do not assume petrol and diesel shafts are interchangeable even in the same year.

No — the driveline layout is fundamentally different between FWD and AWD Konas, so the shafts are not interchangeable. On an AWD car there is an additional rear driveshaft assembly, and the front shafts may also differ in spec. Make sure you tell the breaker which driven axle the shaft is for (NS or OS, front or rear) and confirm your car's drivetrain alongside the engine code.

The second-generation Kona launched for the 2023 model year onwards on a new platform, so parts from first-generation cars (2017–2023) are very unlikely to be compatible with a 2024 car. Confirm with the breaker using your registration or VIN, because the generation boundary here is a strong indicator of incompatibility. Supply your engine code to help them source the right shaft for the newer model.

Yes — the nearside (NS, left, driver's side in a right-hand-drive car) and offside (OS, right, passenger's side) drive shafts are different parts and are not interchangeable. Always specify which side you need when contacting a breaker, along with your engine code, gearbox type, and whether the car is FWD or AWD. Getting the side wrong means the shaft will not fit.