The 2024 Hyundai Kona has 57 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine. Owners most often flag transmission issues: "laggy" or "jumpy" feeling in dct models; concerns over cvt reliability. frequency: recurrent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Hyundai Kona vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 7 Kona model years we track, complaint volume runs from 27 (2025) to 331 (2020). With 57 complaints, the 2024 Kona sits belowthe model's median of 72.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
seat belts:rear/other:retractor
Campaign 23V650000Hyundai 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 o…
electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
Campaign 23V901000Hyundai 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.
engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
Campaign 24V308000Hyundai 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 driv…
Sentiment is sharply divided by powertrain and generation, with no clear consensus. Long-term owners of first-generation (approx. 2018-2023) gasoline models report a high frequency of significant mechanical and electrical issues,…
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Used Kona listings typically run $16,590–$24,788 across 2018 to 2026 model years.
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