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2024 Hyundai Kona Electric Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

33/100

#5 most-complained of 7 Kona Electric years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric has a complaint index of 33, ranking 5th out of 7 model years, and earns a Good verdict. NHTSA lists 15 complaints and 1 recall, with the Electrical System the top problem area at 67% of complaints.

Complaints
15
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
117
130 city / 104 hwy

Top 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System10 (67%)
  2. Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (20%)
  3. Engine2 (13%)
  4. Other2 (13%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain2 (13%)
  6. Lane Departure1 (7%)
  7. Steering1 (7%)
  8. Structure & Body1 (7%)

What owners report

  • Vehicles lost motive power while driving, sometimes displaying a message to switch to park or neutral.
  • Instrument cluster, radio, and headlights briefly turned off for 20-30 seconds while driving at night, traced to a loosened coaxial cable.
  • Owners reported the vehicle losing power and getting stuck around 20-25 mph before a dealer diagnosis was possible.
  • A parasitic battery drain drained the battery repeatedly, with the battery replaced more than once without finding the cause.
  • The vehicle hesitated when the accelerator was pressed, especially going uphill, in one case causing another driver to swerve.
  • The steering wheel reportedly locked up during a turn, and headlights went out randomly on the same vehicle.
2024 Hyundai Kona Electric complaints: complaints filed per month4Jul 2024Oct 2024Nov 2024Dec 2024Jan 2025Mar 2025Jul 2025Aug 2025
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2024 to Aug 2025; peak Oct 2024 (4).

2024 Hyundai Kona Electric recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V452000Jul 14, 2026Seat Belts47,787 vehicles

    Seat belts: rear/other:buckle assembly

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kona Electric and 2024-2026 Kona vehicles. The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.

    Risk: A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Passengers are advised not to use the rear center seat until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 306. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 15, 2026.

2024 Hyundai Kona Electric fuel economy and fuel cost

City
130 MPG
Highway
104 MPG
Combined
117 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$650
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Electricity
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2024 compared with other Kona Electric years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Caution67210120
2023Best1750120
2024Good33151117
2025No verdict011116

All Hyundai Kona Electric years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 model has a complaint index of 33 and a Good verdict, ranking 5th out of 7 model years for the Kona Electric.
What problems does the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric have?
NHTSA complaints center on the Electrical System, making up 67% of the 15 complaints, including power loss and parasitic battery drain issues, plus a rear seat belt buckle recall.
Does the 2024 Kona Electric have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2024 Kona Electric covering a rear center seat belt buckle that may fail to properly restrain an occupant in a crash.
How does the 2024 Kona Electric compare to other years?
The 2024 model's complaint index of 33 is lower than 2019 (100), 2020 (50), 2021 (83), and 2022 (67), but higher than 2023's index of 17, which is rated Best.
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric?
EPA rates the 2024 Kona Electric at 117 MPGe combined (130 city, 104 highway), with an annual fuel cost of $650.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.