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2024 Hyundai Kona

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
4
of 5 stars
Recalls
3
on record
MPG
32
combined

Open recalls on record

3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls3
Complaints42
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2024 Hyundai Kona

3 recalls
42 complaints
32 MPG combined
4/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
3
Owner complaints
42
Complaints citing a crash
5

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

3 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

3 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 23V650000high

    Safety restraint issue

    SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

    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."

  • 23V901000high

    Electrical issue

    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.

  • 24V308000high

    Engine issue

    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.

Consumer complaints

42 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

42
Total
5
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ELECTRICAL20
  • ENGINE10
  • BRAKES6
  • OTHER3
  • STEERING1

Notable Issues

42 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 4 reports involve injuries. 5 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)20
engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)10
brake problems (soft pedal, noise, failure)6

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Sedan
Drive type
FWD
Engine
2.5L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5

Fuel economy

27

City

39

Hwy

32

Comb

Annual cost
$1,641
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Adjacent model years

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Common problems

Hyundai Kona problems

747 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 24V308000

    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

  2. Recall

    Recall 23V901000

    A short circuit increases the risk of an engine compartment fire.

  3. Recall

    Recall 23V650000

    A seat belt that does not function properly may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.