2024 Hyundai Kona Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2024 Hyundai Kona has 51 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 57, and 4 recalls, earning a Caution verdict and ranking 4th worst of 8 model years. Electrical System issues dominate at 61% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 7,698.5 miles.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 57/100
- #4 of 8 Kona years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 51
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 5
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 5
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 28
- 26.5 city / 30.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
Top 2024 Hyundai Kona problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Vehicle suddenly loses drive power and steering assist while moving, sometimes leading to a collision with a wall or pole.
- Steering wheel jerks right then left before the vehicle loses power and steering capability entirely.
- All electrical systems, including headlights, gauges, infotainment, and speakers, cut out briefly while driving, then restore on their own.
- Brakes fail to slow the vehicle even when the pedal is pushed fully to the floor, resulting in a crash.
- Engine stalls or fails to accelerate at speed, sometimes accompanied by exhaust fumes and repeated warning chimes.
- A knuckle/suspension component sheared after a curb impact, leaving the vehicle disabled.
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 reliable?
- NHTSA data shows 51 complaints and a complaint index of 57 for the 2024 Kona, ranking it 4th worst among 8 model years with a Caution verdict. Electrical System problems make up 61% of complaints.
- Does the 2024 Hyundai Kona have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2024 Kona covering seat belts (twice), an EGR valve short-circuit risk, and 12-Volt battery cables that may chafe and short circuit.
- What is the most common problem with the 2024 Hyundai Kona?
- Electrical System issues are the top problem area, accounting for 31 of 51 complaints (61%), with a median mileage at failure of 7,698.5 miles.
- How does the 2024 Kona compare to other Kona years?
- The 2024 Kona's complaint index of 57 is lower than the 2019 (86) and 2020 (100) Avoid years, but higher than the 2022 Best year (14) and 2025 Good year (43).