2024 Hyundai Kona: common problems and reliability

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 chronic engine problems (stalling, rough idle, failure to start, excessive oil consumption) in first-generation gasoline models (approx. 2018-2023). frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2024 model year

57
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
5
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2024 Hyundai Kona vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

electrical system
37
engine
8
forward collision avoidance
7
exterior lighting
7
service brakes
6

Recalls affecting the 2024 Kona

seat belts:rear/other:retractor

Campaign 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 o…

electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables

Campaign 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.

engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:gas recirculation valve (egr valve)

Campaign 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 driv…

What owners say across generations

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, including chronic engine probl

  • Chronic engine problems (stalling, rough idle, failure to start, excessive oil consumption) in first-generation gasoline models (approx. 2018-2023). Frequency: very frequent.
  • Transmission issues: "Laggy" or "jumpy" feeling in DCT models; concerns over CVT reliability. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Electrical and infotainment glitches: Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity failures, random warning lights (check engine, collision avoidance), HVAC system malfunctioning. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Cold-weather starting problems: Single click/no-start condition, often related to battery drain or undiagnosed electrical faults. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Power loss while driving: Isolated but severe reports of the vehicle losing throttle response at highway speeds in 2024 N Line models. Frequency: isolated.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Kona.

Typical used price

Used Kona listings typically run $16,590–$24,788 across 2018 to 2026 model years.

Other Kona model years

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