NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
What can fail
An electrical short circuit in the exhaust gas recirculation valve assembly may cause a loss of drive power.
What the fix does
This page covers 5 recalls, 53 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2024 Hyundai Kona.
26–31 mpg combined
7.6–9 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 6 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Electrical system complaints dominate what 2024 Kona owners report, covering a wide range of symptoms. The most commonly described issue is a complete momentary loss of all electrical systems while driving, headlights, dashboard, infotainment, and navigation going dark for a few seconds while the engine stays running. A related pattern involves the car displaying an "engine has been turned off" message mid-drive, dropping into neutral, and cutting acceleration until the driver stops and restarts. Owners also report no-start situations with a dead battery and no prior warning lights, typically resolved by jump-starting. Infotainment problems come up repeatedly as well, including a flickering or glitching screen and a backup camera display that fails entirely. Engine complaints rank second by volume, though the reports are spread across varied symptoms without a single dominant pattern.
53
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2024 Hyundai Kona has 5 recalls, the most serious being two fire-related electrical concerns: battery cables that can short circuit in a crash and an EGR valve that can short circuit and cut drive power unexpectedly.
Recalls 1 and 3 describe the same underlying issue: the 12-volt battery cable can contact the engine control module bracket during a crash and short circuit, raising the risk of an engine compartment fire. Separately filed but related, the EGR valve assembly can also develop an electrical short circuit on its own, cutting engine power while driving and leaving the vehicle without the ability to accelerate or maintain speed, which raises the risk of a collision. On the occupant safety side, the rear outboard seat belt retractors may not have been built correctly, causing the belts to fail to extend or retract as intended. A belt that does not move freely can sit too slack or too tight against a passenger, and in a crash it may not hold the occupant properly, raising the risk of injury to rear seat passengers.
At a glance
What can fail
An electrical short circuit in the exhaust gas recirculation valve assembly may cause a loss of drive power.
What the fix does
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Dealers will replace the exhaust gas recirculation valve assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The 12-volt battery cable may contact the engine control module bracket during a crash, creating a short circuit.
What the fix does
A protective cover will be installed on the 12-volt battery and alternator positive wiring at a dealership.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The 12-volt battery cables may rub against the engine control module bracket and short circuit during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will install protective sheathing over the wiring at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The seat belt assemblies in the right and left rear seats may not work properly, preventing them from protecting occupants in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractor and replace it if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear outboard seat belt retractors may not work correctly, causing the seat belts to fail to extend or retract properly.
What the fix does
A dealership will inspect both rear seat belt retractors and replace them if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
