2024 Hyundai Kona Electrical System Problems
NHTSA has logged 31 electrical system complaints for the 2024 Hyundai Kona, 61% of all 51 complaints filed for the year, with 2 crashes and 3 injuries reported. A related recall (23V901000) covers chafing 12-Volt battery cables that can short circuit during a crash.
- Electrical System complaints
- 31
- 61% of 51
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 7,699 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Complete but brief loss of electrical power while driving, with headlights, infotainment, gauges, and speakers all going dark for one to several seconds before restoring on their own.
- Sudden loss of motive power while underway, in some cases followed by a crash after the vehicle failed to respond to the accelerator.
- Dead 12-Volt battery after the vehicle sits, sometimes with very low mileage, leaving the car unable to start and requiring towing or a battery replacement.
- Vehicle fails to restart after being parked for an extended period, with interior lights blinking and no response from the ignition.
- Owners report being notified of the recall but told replacement parts were not yet available at the dealer.
When 2024 Hyundai Kona electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 10, 2023, latest Aug 14, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2024 Hyundai Kona
- 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.
Electrical System complaints by Kona model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Hyundai Kona electrical system a common complaint?
- Yes. Electrical system issues make up 31 of the 51 total complaints filed for the 2024 Kona, or 61% of all complaints for that model year.
- Does the 2024 Hyundai Kona have an electrical recall?
- Yes. Recall 23V901000 covers 12-Volt battery cables that may chafe against the engine control module bracket and short circuit during a crash. Hyundai's remedy is to install sheathing over the wiring at no charge.
- At what mileage do electrical problems happen on the 2024 Kona?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 7,698.5 miles for electrical system complaints on the 2024 Kona.
- Have there been crashes or injuries linked to electrical problems on the 2024 Kona?
- NHTSA complaint data for the 2024 Kona's electrical system lists 2 crashes and 3 injuries, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2024 Kona compare to other years for electrical complaints?
- The 2024 Kona's electrical complaints account for 61% of its total complaints, the highest share among model years listed, compared to 40% in 2023 and 24% in 2022.