2024 Hyundai Kona Safety Report
2024 Hyundai Kona Safety Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2024 Hyundai Kona
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2024 Hyundai Kona. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (3) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Moderate (35) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 4 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Electrical System | Compare electrical system issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2026 | Compare against the 2026 Hyundai Kona with 4 complaints and 2 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2020 | Check the 2020 Hyundai Kona before buying across this generation. |
Hyundai Kona Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Hyundai Kona years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Hyundai Kona | 20 | 0 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2023 Hyundai Kona | 59 | 1 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2026 Hyundai Kona | 4 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2022 Hyundai Kona | 88 | 0 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2021 Hyundai Kona | 102 | 1 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2020 Hyundai Kona | 140 | 2 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
2024 Hyundai Kona Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2024 Hyundai Kona, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Electrical System
13 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Hyundai onlySteering,Electrical System,Service Brakes
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Steering,Electrical System,Service Brakes issues Hyundai onlyElectrical System,Engine
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System,Engine issues Hyundai onlyPower Train
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train issues Hyundai onlyEngine
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Hyundai onlyForward Collision Avoidance
2 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Forward Collision Avoidance issues Hyundai onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2024 Hyundai Kona
Reliability Score
The 2024 Hyundai Kona receives a reliability score of 5 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates below-average reliability. Significant issues have been reported by owners and should be carefully evaluated before purchase.
NHTSA Safety Ratings for the 2024 Hyundai Kona
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) evaluates vehicles through controlled crash tests and assigns star ratings from 1 to 5, with 5 being the safest.
Known Issues for the 2024 Hyundai Kona
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2024 Hyundai Kona:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System Issues with 12V/24V/48V battery cables and dashboard malfunctions have been reported. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Service Brakes Several accidents have been reported due to service brake failures. |
High | Common | 0-100k miles |
| Sunroof Sunroof glass has shattered unexpectedly at high speeds, causing safety concerns. |
Medium | Common | 65k-85k miles |
| Forward Collision Avoidance The system has failed to function properly in some cases, leading to accidents. |
Medium | Common | 0-100k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2024 Hyundai Kona:
Issues with battery cables and dashboard malfunctions are the most common electrical problems.
Service brake failures have led to multiple accidents and recalls.
Sunroof shattering has been reported at high speeds.
Forward collision avoidance system failures have been reported.
Recall Details for the 2024 Hyundai Kona
The following 3 recalls have been issued for the 2024 Hyundai Kona by NHTSA:
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.
Consequence: 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.
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.
Consequence: 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.
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."
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2024 Hyundai Kona
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2024 Hyundai Kona with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 4 complaints involved crashes. 2 reported injuries or fatalities.
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the vehicle failed to restart. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was jumpstarted by AAA Roadside Assistance to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact replaced the battery. The manufacturer was made a...
Screen in the car that shows the view of the backup camera. Unable to see when backing up. It is under warranty but the service center after mulitple attempts has not been able to fix it. Yes No, it just went out. Went out back in September of 2025.
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the sunroof glass panel shattered unexpectedly with a loud pop. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the remaining fractured sunroof glass panel was bowed outward. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the fai...
Approaching stop sign and tried to break and the breaks failed causing an accident and the vehicle to go into a ditch. Witness reported seeing my break lights but the vehicle did not slow down at all even when the break was pushed to the floor.
The dashboard lights, HUD and exterior lights all have been turning off for 4-5 seconds every 6-8 weeks for the last 14-15 months. The brake and accelerometer remain active but because of the situation it presents every time, all that can be done is stray straight and try to look for a safe lane change.
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with alarms set to sound off and send a text notification when the vehicle was accessed without the key, key fob, or remote access being activated. Later, the vehicle began displaying additional electrical issues. The contact stated that the instrument panel would illuminate intermittently and display different ...
While at a light, the auto stop/start kicked on but when it was time to start driving again and I pressed the gas pedal, the car would not move. There was a long beep and then the check battery icon and an alert came on my dash board stating “Auto Stop is Off. Shift to P or N and start engine manually.” When I turned off the ignition and restarted the car, the alert went off but two additional ico...
the car loss power and shut completely off and ran into the wall with my sister and my child in there on the interstate can I please get help about this matter it could've been worse where i could've lost them forever. I don't want this to happen to nobody else they cars know about these malfunctions and still but these cars on the market for accidents to happen. Please something needs to be done ...
My family got in a accident on this recall of loss of power on the high way making the car crash into a wall... 8/16/25 3:06 pm in Duval county Jacksonville,FL Something needs to be done about this my kids have gotten hurt
Woke up and battery was dead. Car about one year old, no warnings about battery level through Bluelink or any onboard monitoring system. Dealer says dead battery is normal. Tons of issues online relating to dead batteries in new Konas
A few different days over the past few months. Driving heated seats stopped working. Check engine warning light on intermittently. Key fob not working. Multiple error codes stored in system cleared by dealer. shut down the car screen has stayed on. AC light has stayed on when car is off. Screen has turned off “check you back seat” upon leaving the car heard the engine still on 3x. At the ga...
5 minutes into my drive my the whole dashboard (speedometer and music screen) all went black, & my headlights went out. this lasted for about 3 seconds. not sure what happened or why but not something that should happen with such a new car.
Multiple people I know with 2024 Hyundai Kona AWD cars are having the same problem around 10k or so miles. The AWD is locking up. Car feels like rear wheels are slipping when turning and accelerating out of a full or partial stop. This is a widespread problem on this model and I am very surprised it is not a recall yet. Many drivers are having coupler or entire rear differential replaced on th...
The window on the drivers, passenger side. Yes it could be inspected. Fingers caught in the area where the window goes into the door at the bottom, 2 and a half year old child in car seat next to window. This is the first time it happened. she does not ride in the car often. I have not contacted the dealership Yet. No others have been contacted yet. The window went down and the child was screaming...
On Monday [XXX] I was driving home from work going 45 mph when my forward collision warning came on and the car stopped. However, there was no one in front of me. This was extremely dangerous and if there was a car behind me I could have been hit. I am extremely scared to drive this car. I had it towed to Lynne’s Hyundai in Bloomfield NJ. They said their computer could not find an issue so had ...
While driving the vehicle the digital dashboard for the RPM's and Speedometer, infotainment center, accent lighting and all exterior lighting including tail lamps, head lights, turn signals and marker lights all powered off for approximately 2-3 seconds. During this time, the engine continued to run as if nothing had occurred. After the 2-3 seconds all affected systems that shut down turned back o...
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Kona. The contact was away from the residence for several weeks, and after returning, while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact called for Roadside Service who was also unable to start the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer. The dealer determined that the battery had failed and needed to be replaced, al...
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH and following a right curve in the roadway, the message "Unit will Turn off" was displayed. The contact was unable to read the rest of the message. The contact stated that the vehicle started to lose motive power. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to respond as needed and s...
I was stopped at a stoplight about to get on the highway to go to work when my headlights turned off, music turned off, infotainment & cluster screen turned off, & all the backlit buttons went dark. Approximately 2-3 seconds later, everything turned back on as if nothing happened. The engine did not stop running. It was like all electrical to the car got turned off for a couple seconds. I was so g...
The cars battery drains to the point that it will not start or allow entry into the vehicle. This happens when vehicle is sitting and not running. All lights, screens, etc. are off when this happens also
Showing 20 of 35 complaints. Additional complaints are available via the NHTSA database.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2024 Hyundai Kona
Has the 2024 HYUNDAI KONA been recalled?
Yes, the 2024 HYUNDAI KONA has 3 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2024 HYUNDAI KONA have?
The 2024 HYUNDAI KONA has 35 complaints filed with NHTSA. Of these, 4 involved crashes. 3 injuries and 0 deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2024 HYUNDAI KONA?
The 2024 HYUNDAI KONA received an overall NHTSA safety rating of good (4/5). Frontal crash: 4/5. Side crash: 5/5. Rollover: 4/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2024 HYUNDAI KONA?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2024 HYUNDAI KONA involve electrical system (13 complaints), steering,electrical system,service brakes (3 complaints), electrical system,engine (3 complaints). Other affected components include power train, engine, forward collision avoidance.
How many crash reports does the 2024 HYUNDAI KONA have?
There are 4 crash reports associated with the 2024 HYUNDAI KONA out of 35 total complaints (11.4% of complaints involved crashes).
How many fire reports does the 2024 HYUNDAI KONA have?
There are no fire reports for the 2024 HYUNDAI KONA in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2024 HYUNDAI KONA?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2024 HYUNDAI KONA.
How many injuries are reported for the 2024 HYUNDAI KONA?
3 injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2024 HYUNDAI KONA. These are self-reported by vehicle owners as part of their safety complaints.
Should I buy a 2024 HYUNDAI KONA?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2024 HYUNDAI KONA is generally recommended. It has 35 complaints, 3 recalls, and a good (4/5) safety rating. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2024 HYUNDAI KONA?
The components with the most failures on the 2024 HYUNDAI KONA are: 1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (13 complaints), 2. STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES (3 complaints), 3. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE (3 complaints), 4. POWER TRAIN (3 complaints), 5. ENGINE (3 complaints). ELECTRICAL SYSTEM is the single most-reported problem area with 13 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2024 HYUNDAI KONA?
Be cautious of electrical system issues and service brake failures, especially around 30k-60k miles. Regular maintenance is crucial. The 2024 HYUNDAI KONA has 35 NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. NHTSA rates it good (4/5).
How reliable is the 2024 HYUNDAI KONA?
The 2024 HYUNDAI KONA receives a reliability score of 5/100, indicating below-average reliability. This is based on 35 owner complaints, 3 recalls, and 4 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Electrical System and Service Brakes.
What are the known issues with the 2024 HYUNDAI KONA?
Known issues with the 2024 HYUNDAI KONA include: Electrical System, Service Brakes, Sunroof, Forward Collision Avoidance. These are based on patterns found across 35 NHTSA complaints. 3 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What are the most common electrical system issues in the 2024 Hyundai Kona?
Issues include battery cable problems and dashboard malfunctions.
Have there been any recalls related to the service brakes?
Yes, service brake failures have led to recalls, causing accidents.
Can you explain the sunroof shattering issue?
The sunroof has shattered unexpectedly at high speeds, posing safety risks.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of electrical system issues and service brake failures, especially around 30k-60k miles. Regular maintenance is crucial.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2024 Hyundai Kona
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2024 Hyundai Kona. The data includes 35 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 3 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, 4 reported crashes, 3 reported injuries, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
The NHTSA has assigned the 2024 Hyundai Kona an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a frontal crash rating of 4 stars, a side crash rating of 5 stars, and a rollover rating of 4 stars. These ratings are determined through controlled crash testing conducted by the NHTSA.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-16