Hyundai · Kona · 2024
2024 Hyundai Kona
3
Recalls
38
Complaints
4/5
Safety Rating
The 2024 Hyundai Kona has 3 recalls and 38 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: electrical system (13 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2024 Hyundai Kona page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is electrical system with 13 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2024 Hyundai Kona currently shows 3 NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 38 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 4/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are electrical system (13), power train (3), electrical system,engine (3).
- Vehicle
- 2024 Hyundai Kona
- Recalls
- 3
- Complaints
- 38
- Safety Rating
- 4/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
15.1% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 24V308000May 01, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
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 Status
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.
NHTSA ID: 23V901000December 26, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
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 Status
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.
NHTSA ID: 23V650000September 22, 2023
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupation Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Remedy Status
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. Hyundai's number for this recall is 250.
Owner Complaints
38 totalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 14, 2026
On two separate occasions while in drive and accelerating, the car display indicated an “engine has been turned off, move to park” error. The car automatically went into neutral and I lost all control of acceleration until I came to a full stop, put it in park, and turned off the...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Apr 10, 2026
- While driving, everything electrical turned off (engine stayed on) for approximately 3 seconds including headlights, navigation, dashboard containing speed, music, etc. - This occurrence happened during the daytime, so there was no danger; however this has also happened to me a...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 21, 2026
Much like in the NHTSA bulletin concerning 2024-25 Hyundai's Santa Fe, Santa Cruz, and Tuscan, my 2024 Hyundai Kona SEL has a glitching/flashing infotainment screen. Perhaps it is due to the Coaxial shield as in the bulletin for other same model years Hyundais. The screen flicker...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 10, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the vehicle failed to restart. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was jumpstarted by AAA Roadside Assistance to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to ...
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VISIBILITY
Jan 3, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the sunroof glass panel shattered unexpectedly with a loud pop. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the remaining fractured sunroof glass panel was bowed outward. The local ...
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SERVICE BRAKES
CRASHOct 1, 2025
Approaching stop sign and tried to break and the breaks failed causing an accident and the vehicle to go into a ditch. Witness reported seeing my break lights but the vehicle did not slow down at all even when the break was pushed to the floor.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 30, 2025
Screen in the car that shows the view of the backup camera. Unable to see when backing up. It is under warranty but the service center after mulitple attempts has not been able to fix it. Yes No, it just went out. Went out back in September of 2025.
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 21, 2025
While at a light, the auto stop/start kicked on but when it was time to start driving again and I pressed the gas pedal, the car would not move. There was a long beep and then the check battery icon and an alert came on my dash board stating “Auto Stop is Off. Shift to P or N and...
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STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
CRASH1 injuryAug 16, 2025
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
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
CRASH2 injuriesAug 16, 2025
the car loss power and shut completely off and ran into the wall with my sister and my child in there on the interstate can I please get help about this matter it could've been worse where i could've lost them forever. I don't want this to happen to nobody else they cars know abo...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2024 Hyundai Kona have?
The 2024 Hyundai Kona has 3 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2024 Hyundai Kona?
NHTSA has received 38 owner-reported complaints for the 2024 Hyundai Kona.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2024 Hyundai Kona?
The 2024 Hyundai Kona received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Hyundai Kona?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2024 Hyundai Kona are electrical system (13 reports), power train (3 reports), electrical system,engine (3 reports).
Does the 2024 Hyundai Kona have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 3 recalls on record for the 2024 Hyundai Kona. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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