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2024 Hyundai Kona: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 67 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.

4recalls
67complaints
5crashes reported
0fires reported
5injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Electrical System41 · 61%
  • Engine10 · 15%
  • Steering8 · 12%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance8 · 12%
  • Exterior Lighting7 · 10%
  • Unknown Or Other6 · 9%
  • Service Brakes6 · 9%
  • Power Train5 · 7%
  • Lane Departure2 · 3%
  • Vehicle Speed Control2 · 3%

What owners report

Unknown Or Other

sitting at a light, pressing the accelerator, the engine remaining on but the vehicle not accelerating.

Forward Collision Avoidance

This mainly concerns the forward collision detection sensor, if that’s even what it’s actually called. my vehicle is available for testing and inspection. i was driving on an interstate, with my adaptive cruise control set to 75 mph. i was in the left of 3 lanes when got to a curve that went to the right. as i came to the beginning of the curve, all of a sudden my dash is warning me of a forward collision and the

Unknown Or Other

Consider taking a coffee break distracts driver. this issue warrants immediate consideration for a recall. anytime i drive, this warning keeps going off shortly after going on a windy or pothole filled road (all of pa). despite driving safely and normally, the problem persists. this occurs regardless of the time of day, weather conditions, or whether i am sitting upright or reclining. the warning randomly activates a

Engine

The contact owns a 2024 hyundai kona. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message to “turn off engine and restart engine” was displayed and the engine seized. the contact stated that the failure had occurred while driving on a busy highway. the contact stated that while attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle started. the vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2024 Hyundai Kona SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2024 Hyundai Kona SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering KONA, KONA ELECTRIC. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.