Every 2024 Hyundai Kona recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Seat Belts · NHTSA 26V452000
Jul 14, 2026Seat Belts: Rear/Other:Buckle Assembly
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 26V452000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 24V308000
Jan 5, 2024Engine and Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 24V308000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 23V901000
Dec 26, 2023Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A short circuit increases the risk of an engine compartment fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V901000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 23V650000
Sep 22, 2023Seat Belts:Rear/Other:Retractor
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- A seat belt that does not function properly may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 23V650000 →
2024 Hyundai Kona complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Hyundai Kona, reporting 5 crashes, 5 injuries. Hyundai has issued at least 30 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Electrical System43
- Forward Collision Avoidance12
- Engine10
- Steering8
- Exterior Lighting7
- Service Brakes6
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (30)
- Exterior Lighting (6)
- Air Bags (4)
- Engine (3)
- Visibility (3)
- Visibility/Wiper (3)
Read Hyundai Kona owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Hyundai Kona. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reported
“The contact leased a 2024 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel independently turned from the left to the right, and the contact lost control of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated.”
2024 HYUNDAI KONAAug 20, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11758234
“While driving the instrument panel, headlights and infotainment screen all went black. Has happened multiple times but difficult to replicate. Vehicles head lights turned off while driving in the early morning (dark) but turned back on within a second or two. No warnings, no lights, no errors.”
2024 HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRICAug 28, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11683772
Injury reportedCrash
“The contact owned a 2024 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while driving and pulling out of a parking space, the steering wheel turned to the right and then left, after which the vehicle lost power and steering capability.”
2024 HYUNDAI KONAJun 18, 2026 · AL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11745098
“Hyundai engages emergency parking brake EPB) automatically when in parked on an incline. The EPB will disengage under normal operation if all doors are closed. If doors are open, EPB will not disengage. If going from park to drive, this is not a problem.”
2024 HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRICAug 5, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11678615
Crash
“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.”
2024 HYUNDAI KONAOct 1, 2025
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11690886
Check your Kona by VIN
Not every 2024 Hyundai Kona is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Hyundai dealer.
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