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2024 Hyundai Kona

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

NHTSA data through October 2026View original NHTSA data Change vehicle

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Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
53
Received Dec 2023 to Oct 2026
Official recalls listed
4
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
1
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Automatic emergency braking applies without reason5 complaints · 9.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Headlights dim or fail at night4 complaints · 7.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Engine stalls and loses power while driving4 complaints · 7.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
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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.
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BrakeNews signals

Flagged complaint patterns

Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.

How flags are identified

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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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

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Driver assistance

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Other

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Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Complaints received about the 2024 Hyundai Kona
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MonthComplaints
December 20232
January 20240
February 20241
March 20240
April 20241
May 20243
June 20241
July 20240
August 20242
September 20240
October 20241
November 20242
December 20244
January 20251
February 20251
March 20252
April 20250
May 20251
June 20252
July 20251
August 20254
September 20252
October 20251
November 20250
December 20250
January 20261
February 20261
March 20262
April 20262
May 20262
June 20262
July 20262
August 20265
September 20263
October 20261
Total53

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.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Automatic emergency braking applies without reason59.4%5.5×
Headlights dim or fail at night47.5%5.1×
Engine stalls and loses power while driving47.5%–
Battery drains and dies when parked47.5%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 turn35.7%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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