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2024 Hyundai Kona
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 53
- Received Dec 2023 to Oct 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Automatic emergency braking applies without reason5 complaints · 9.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Headlights dim or fail at night4 complaints · 7.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Engine stalls and loses power while driving4 complaints · 7.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #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.
- Recall #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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Battery drains and dies when parkedFirst signal: Dec 2024
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 5 crashes, 0 fires, 5 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
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Steering, suspension & tires
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Body, doors & glass
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Driver assistance
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Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Month | Complaints |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 0 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 0 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 0 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 0 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 4 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 0 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 4 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 0 |
| December 2025 | 0 |
| January 2026 | 1 |
| February 2026 | 1 |
| March 2026 | 2 |
| April 2026 | 2 |
| May 2026 | 2 |
| June 2026 | 2 |
| July 2026 | 2 |
| August 2026 | 5 |
| September 2026 | 3 |
| October 2026 | 1 |
| Total | 53 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic emergency braking applies without reason | 5 | 9.4% | 5.5× | |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 4 | 7.5% | 5.1× | |
| Engine stalls and loses power while driving | 4 | 7.5% | – | |
| Battery drains and dies when parked | 4 | 7.5% | 7.8× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Dec 2024 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.1% |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 3 | 5.7% | 12.6× |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #26V452000July 14, 202647,787 vehicles affected
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.
A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #24V308000May 1, 202413,511 vehicles affected
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.
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #23V901000December 26, 202310,984 vehicles affected
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.
A short circuit increases the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #23V650000September 22, 20232,354 vehicles affected
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."
A seat belt that does not function properly may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2024 Hyundai Kona.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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