2024 Hyundai Kona Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
57/100
#4 most-complained of 8 Kona years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2024 Hyundai Kona has 51 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 57 out of 100 — #4 highest of 8 Kona model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is electrical system (31 complaints, 61% of the total). Complaints report 5 crashes and 5 injuries.
- Complaints
- 51
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 28
- 26.5 city / 30.5 hwy
Top 2024 Hyundai Kona problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System31 (61%)
- Engine10 (20%)
- Steering7 (14%)
- Brakes6 (12%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras5 (10%)
- Other4 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (6%)
- Visibility & Wipers3 (6%)
- Lane Departure1 (2%)
- Seat Belts1 (2%)
2024 Hyundai Kona recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- NHTSA 24V308000May 1, 2024Engine13,511 vehicles
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.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
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.
- NHTSA 23V901000Dec 26, 2023Electrical System10,984 vehicles
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.
Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of an engine compartment fire.
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.
2024 Hyundai Kona fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 26.5 MPG
- Highway
- 30.5 MPG
- Combined
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,300
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- 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 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Hyundai Kona a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Hyundai Kona ranks #4 of 8 among Kona model years (Complaint Index 57/100, verdict: Caution). It has 51 complaints and 4 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Hyundai Kona?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (31 complaints), engine (10 complaints), and steering (7 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 12,000 miles.
- Does the 2024 Hyundai Kona have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2024 Hyundai Kona, most recently reported 2026, covering seat belts, engine, and electrical system.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Hyundai Kona?
- EPA rates the 2024 Hyundai Kona at 28 MPG combined (26.5 city / 30.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,300. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.