The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 42 of 68 complaints (62%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Steering include more reported injuries (5) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 71 in 2023 to 68 in 2024.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 68
- Recall campaigns
- 4
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,000–$2,400
- Combined MPG
- 26–31
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | vs. 2024 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,950–3,350 | 1,950–3,350 | 2,000–2,400 | 2,000–2,400 | 2,000–2,400 | |
| Combined MPG | 23–32 | 23–32 | 26–31 | 26–31 | 26–31 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 20–30 / 27–35 | 20–30 / 27–35 | 24–29 / 29–35 | 24–29 / 29–35 | 25–29 / 28–35 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 281–396 | 281–396 | 284–337 | 284–339 | 284–340 | |
| Complaints filed | 124 | 71 | 68 | 30 | 11 | |
| Recalls issued | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2024 Hyundai Kona have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2024 Hyundai Kona?
Electrical: 42 of 68 NHTSA complaints (62%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2024 Hyundai Kona get?
EPA rates it 26–31 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2024 Hyundai Kona?
EPA estimates $2,000–$2,400 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (8)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 1.6L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 26 mpg | 32 mpg | 28 mpg | $2,200 | 312 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 1.6L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 24 mpg (low) | 29 mpg (low) | 26 mpg (low) | $2,400 (high) | 337 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (AV-S1) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 28 mpg | 35 mpg (high) | 31 mpg (high) | $2,000 (low) | 288 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (AV-S1) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 29 mpg (high) | 34 mpg | 31 mpg (high) | $2,000 (low) | 284 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (AV-S1) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 26 mpg | 29 mpg (low) | 27 mpg | $2,300 | 323 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (AV-S1) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 27 mpg | 29 mpg (low) | 28 mpg | $2,200 | 319 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 129 MPGe | 103 MPGe | 116 MPGe | $650 | 0 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic (A1) | — | — | Front-Wheel Drive | Electricity | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 131 MPGe | 105 MPGe | 118 MPGe | $650 | 0 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 42 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Brakes | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (4)
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Defect
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kona Electric and 2024-2026 Kona vehicles. The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.
- Consequence
- A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Passengers are advised not to use the rear center seat until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 306. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 15, 2026.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
- Defect
- 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- Defect
- 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.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
- Defect
- 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.