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2024 Hyundai Kona: common problems and reliability
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66 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2024 Kona?The 2024 Hyundai Kona has 66 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine. Owners most often flag power loss while driving: isolated but severe reports of the vehicle losing throttle response at highway speeds in 2024 n line models.
Safety record for the 2024 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Hyundai Kona vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2024 a good year for the Kona?
Across the 9 Kona model years we track, complaint volume runs from 74 (2023) to 343 (2020). With 66 complaints, the 2024 Kona sits about the same as the model's median of 75.
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.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2024 Kona
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 of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupation Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
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 drive power.
seat belts: rear/other:buckle assembly
Campaign 26V452000Hyundai 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.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is sharply divided by powertrain and generation, with no clear consensus.
- IsolatedPower loss while driving
Isolated but severe reports of the vehicle losing throttle response at highway speeds in 2024 N Line models.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Kona. See the full Kona owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Kona listings typically run $16,632–$22,625.
Other Kona model years
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