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
- 51
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2024
None on file
65% of complaints
Complaints per year
2024: 51 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 75 |
| 2019 | 198 |
| 2020 | 161 |
| 2021 | 120 |
| 2022 | 101 |
| 2023 | 65 |
| 2024 | 51 |
| 2025 | 28 |
| 2026 | 10 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
65% · 33 reportsMost commonly citing speedometer/odometer and alarm.
Show 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…
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-08-18
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, 2026-07-23
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, 2026-07-22
Forward collision avoidance
18% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
Engine
16% · 8 reportsService brakes
14% · 7 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I purchased a new 2024 Hyundai Kona in September 2023 and followed its scheduled maintenance program. By August 12, 2026, I had noticed mild, intermittent excessive brake-pedal travel, especially at low speeds.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-20
Steering
12% · 6 reportsSafety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2023-11-21Seat belts23V650000 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.
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2024-02-22Electrical system23V901000 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.
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2024-06-28Engine and engine cooling24V308000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2024 Hyundai Kona — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 33 reports on file for this year.
- Forward collision avoidance: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 8 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V650000 · Seat belts
- Recall 23V901000 · Electrical system
- Recall 24V308000 · Engine and engine cooling
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- 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 65% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Hyundai Kona have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.