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.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 47 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 3 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Electrical System (16 / 34%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 5 crash / 0 fire / 4 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 4 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 26–31 MPG (8 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| 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.
| 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 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | — |
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.
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Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
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) →
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.
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.
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) →