2024 Hyundai Kona Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2024 Hyundai Kona.

20232025
Complaints
62
Crashes
8
Fires
0
Injuries
9
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2024 Hyundai Kona Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#122 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:5,446 mi
Crash-related:2
#27 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:8,088 mi
#34 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2024 Hyundai Kona.

Electrical Faults
22
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
5,446
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
8,088
Headlight/Taillight Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Instrument Cluster
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Adas
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Adas:Driver Monitoring:Alarm
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2024 Hyundai Kona

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~26,849 vehicles.

24V308000Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve)
~13,511 affected

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.

23V901000Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables
~10,984 affected

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.

23V650000Seat Belts:rear/other:retractor
~2,354 affected

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."

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2024 Hyundai Kona — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2024 Hyundai Kona reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2024 Hyundai Kona has 62 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 22 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2024 Hyundai Kona?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (22 complaints, avg 5,446 mi); Engine Problems (7 complaints, avg 8,088 mi); Headlight/Taillight Failures (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2024 Hyundai Kona?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 6,084 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2024 Hyundai Kona?
NHTSA complaints for the 2024 Hyundai Kona include 8 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 9 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2024 Hyundai Kona have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 26,849 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2024 Hyundai Kona?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Hyundai Kona reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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