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2024 Hyundai KonaProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 86 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
86
Crashes
9
Fires
0
Recalls
4
TSBs
34
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 86 complaints, 9 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

driver side window regulator failed

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

sunroof motor failure

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

28 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 11K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

10
0–30K
1
30–60K
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (10 reports) • Median: 11K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (28 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical28 (33%)
Engine9 (10%)
Brakes7 (8%)
Steering7 (8%)
Other5 (6%)
Lights4 (5%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking4 (5%)
Collision Avoidance3 (3%)

2024 Hyundai Kona: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2024 Hyundai Kona, with 28 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 11,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 11K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2024 Hyundai Kona, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2024 Hyundai Kona, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2024 Hyundai Kona, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

2
23
22
24
28
25
34
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2024 Hyundai Kona. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

23V650000Nov 2023

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."

23V901000Feb 2024

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.

24V308000Jun 2024

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.

26V452000Sep 2026

SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2024 Hyundai Kona NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Hyundai Kona is the 2019 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2024 Hyundai Kona vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

86

Class avg

118

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles from 2024.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 86 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

Other Hyundai Kona Model Years

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2024 Hyundai Kona: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Hyundai Kona?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2024 Hyundai Kona is related to the electrical, with 28 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2024 Hyundai Kona reliable?
The 2024 Hyundai Kona has 86 complaints, 9 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How safe is the 2024 Hyundai Kona?
NHTSA rates the 2024 Hyundai Kona 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 4 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2024 Hyundai Kona problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2024 Hyundai Kona have any recalls?
Yes, the 2024 Hyundai Kona has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Hyundai Kona problems start?
Based on 11 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 11,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2024 Hyundai Kona data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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