2024 Hyundai Kona: problems, recalls and what it’s worth

Known problems on the 2024 Hyundai Kona

No generation-wide weak spot is flagged in GarageIntel’s research for this year and model. A specific car can still have its own problems, so get it inspected.

2024 Hyundai Kona recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2024 Hyundai Kona. Repairs are free at a dealer for the brand, and a dealer can confirm by VIN which were already done.

• ElectricalFire risk

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

  Details 23V901000

  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.

  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.

• Seat belts

  A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.

  Details 26V452000

  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.

  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.

• Engine & cooling

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

  Details 24V308000

  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.

  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.

• Seat belts

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

  Details 23V650000

  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."

  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.

2024 Hyundai Kona safety investigations and free repairs

No open safety investigations.

Free repairs to ask about (warranty extensions):

• Warranty extension: Some vehicles may exhibit a loss of connectivity or interruptions in the middle of using Bluelink functions.
• Battery: Some Kona (SX2) vehicles may experience battery drain due to faulty logic keeping the taillights illuminated while the vehicle is parked and turned off.
• Warranty extension: The subject vehicles may not be providing the Wi-Fi Hotspot setting information, specifically, the Mac address.

A dealer for the brand can check these by VIN.

Source: NHTSA, Sep 24, 2026.

2024 Hyundai Kona safety and fuel

From NHTSA’s crash tests and the EPA’s fueleconomy.gov.

What owners complain about

51 complaints filed with NHTSA for this year and model, about average.

Other Hyundai Kona years

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