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The 2024 Hyundai Kona is associated with 47 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 3 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Electrical System, accounting for 16 reports (34% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 8 certified vehicle configurations spanning all-electric, 2l 4-cyl, and 1.6l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 26 to 31 MPG combined. All-electric variants deliver up to 118 MPGe with an estimated range of 261 miles.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 47 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 3 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Electrical System (16 / 34%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 5 crash / 0 fire / 4 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 4 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 26–31 MPG across 8 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2024 Hyundai Kona?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
Kona Electric Standard Range 100% Electric Electric Motor Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 131 MPGe 105 MPGe 118 MPGe 200 mi $650 / yr
Kona Electric Long Range 100% Electric Electric Motor Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) 129 MPGe 103 MPGe 116 MPGe 261 mi $650 / yr
Kona FWD 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S1) 28 MPG 35 MPG 31 MPG — $2,000 / yr
Kona FWD 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S1) 29 MPG 34 MPG 31 MPG — $2,000 / yr
Kona FWD 1.6L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 26 MPG 32 MPG 28 MPG — $2,200 / yr
Kona AWD 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S1) 27 MPG 29 MPG 28 MPG — $2,200 / yr
Kona AWD 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S1) 26 MPG 29 MPG 27 MPG — $2,300 / yr
Kona AWD 1.6L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 24 MPG 29 MPG 26 MPG — $2,350 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
Electric Range & Charging: The 2024 Hyundai Kona provides an official EPA-rated driving range of up to 261 miles on a single battery charge.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2024 Hyundai Kona?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV FWD 15.1%
SUV AWD 15.9%
Electric SUV RWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard & Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2024 Hyundai Kona models.
View complete 2024 Hyundai Kona crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2024 Hyundai Kona?

Summary of 47 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
47
Crash Reports
5
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
4
Total Injuries
5

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Electrical System 16 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 3 complaints
Engine 3 complaints
Powertrain 3 complaints
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES 3 complaints (2 crashes)

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2024 Hyundai Kona problems & component breakdown (20 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2024 Hyundai Kona?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #24V308000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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 Campaign #23V901000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer 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 Campaign #23V650000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Defect Summary: 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."

Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2024 Hyundai Kona recalls & campaign history (3 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2024 Hyundai Kona

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2024 Hyundai Kona

How many safety recalls does the 2024 Hyundai Kona have?

The 2024 Hyundai Kona is associated with 3 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 3 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2024 Hyundai Kona?

NHTSA records list 47 consumer defect complaints for the 2024 Hyundai Kona. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Electrical System, appearing in 16 filings (34% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Explore full 2024 Hyundai Kona defect complaint breakdown →
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2024 Hyundai Kona?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2024 Hyundai Kona earned an Overall Safety Rating of 4 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

View detailed crash test laboratory breakdown →
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2024 Hyundai Kona get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2024 Hyundai Kona range from 26 to 31 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.