2024 Hyundai Kona
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 74 |
| 2019 | 189 |
| 2020 | 157 |
| 2021 | 116 |
| 2022 | 97 |
| 2023 | 64 |
| 2024 | 48 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2026 | 9 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
69% of complaints: electrical system — 33 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and alarm.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
My family got in a accident on this recall of loss of power on the high way making the car crash into a wall... 8/16/25 3:06 pm in Duval county Jacksonville,FL Something needs to be done about this my kids have gotten hurt
NHTSA ODI report, 20250818
Also filed under STEERING
The car shuts off at random times during me driving . Its like the car locks up steering and shuts completely down . Have to pull over and give the car time . And it shuts back on in and drives with poor accelerate after each issuse.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260723
While I was driving, my car turned off and on again while the car was in motion. I wasn't in an accident, but I did notice the headlights turn off, my dashboard turn off, and a red light appear on the dashboard before the car turned itself back on.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260722
Also filed under UNKNOWN OR OTHER
19% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
17% of complaints: engine — 8 distinct reports on file.
13% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY10% of complaints: steering — 5 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles. The seat belt assemblies in the right and left rear seats may not function properly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Campaign 23V650000 — check if this car was fixed
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles. The 12-Volt battery cables may chafe against the engine control module bracket and short circuit during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 252.
Campaign 23V901000 — check if this car was fixed
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Elantra, Venue, and Kona vehicles. An electrical short circuit may occur in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve assembly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the exhaust gas recirculation valve assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 260.
Campaign 24V308000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2024 Hyundai Kona — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (33 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (9 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (8 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 23V650000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V901000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V308000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2024 Hyundai Kona reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 Hyundai Kona is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Hyundai Kona?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 69% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Hyundai Kona have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.