KnownCarProblems2024 Hyundai Kona Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Hyundai Kona, most often about the electrical (60% of complaints). It is 7th of 9 Kona model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2024 Hyundai Kona problems
Electrical
31 complaints · 60%Parts named most often: adas, instrument panel, instrument cluster/panel, 12v/24v/48v battery.
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH and following a right curve in the roadway, the message "unit will turn off" was displayed. The contact was unable to read the rest of the message. The contact stated that the vehicle started to lose motive power. The contact…
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 the dealer, but the vehicle was not…
Engine
9 complaints · 17%The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the engine shut off message displayed. The vehicle was able to restart. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.…
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message to âturn off engine and restart engineâ was displayed and the engine seized. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while driving on a busy highway. The contact stated that while attempting to…
Steering
7 complaints · 14%The contact owned a 2024 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving and pulling out of a parking space, the steering wheel turned to the right and then left, after which the vehicle lost power and steering capability. As a result, the contact was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and collided with a…
The contact leased a 2024 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel independently turned from the left to the right, and the contact lost control of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact experienced temporary left wrist pain but had not sought medical…
Driver assistance
6 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, adaptive cruise control.
Brakes
6 complaints · 12%Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 10%Lights
4 complaints · 8%Transmission
3 complaints · 6%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2024 Hyundai Kona recalls
Seat belts: buckle assembly
Risk: A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Engine: gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: cables
Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Seat belts: retractor
Risk: A seat belt that does not function properly may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2024 Hyundai Kona
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Hyundai Kona?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (31 complaints); engine (9 complaints); steering (7 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2024 Hyundai Kona have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 14, 2026 (seat belts). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2024 a bad year for the Hyundai Kona?
- It is 7th of 9 Kona model years by number of complaints, with 52 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.