Last updated: 2026-10-10

RELIABILITY SCORE: 68/100 (GOOD)

2024 Hyundai Kona Reliability Report

The 2024 Hyundai Kona has good reliability, but owners report the dashboard and lights cutting out while driving and some sudden power loss.

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Recalls

Complaints

Complaint Rate

6.1per 10,000 sold

Est. Repair Cost

N/A

Annual Fuel Cost

$1,950–$2,300

Detailed Score Breakdown

Complaint Severity72/100

Component-weighted complaints normalized by sales volume

Repair Costs50/100

Independent repair cost ratings

Recall Impact75/100

Recall count weighted by severity

Issue Diversity87/100

Breadth of reported problem categories

The Verdict

Consider

Good standing and among the stronger Kona years, but with three recalls and electrical blackouts that dealers often cannot reproduce.

Top Issues to Watch

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (26)
POWER TRAIN (5)
STEERING (4)

Should You Buy the 2024 Hyundai Kona?

Reliability standing is good, and this is among the stronger of the nine Kona model years we score. Against other 2024 SUVs it lands close to average, so it does not stand out in its class. The 2023 rates about the same, and the 2025 rates better.

Electrical faults are the biggest complaint group. Owners say the dashboard, headlights, taillights and infotainment screen go dark for a few seconds while driving, then return, with the engine still running. Some cars do it every few weeks, including at night on highways. Dead batteries after parking come next, and dealers often cannot find the cause. Smaller groups are more serious: stalling, sudden power loss on the highway and steering lockup. Stalling reports range from 175 to about 16,000 miles. Complaints include 4 crash-related reports and 3 injuries.

Ask for records on all three recalls (engine cooling, electrical, seat belts) and any battery or lights-out repair visits. The 2025 has no recalls, though its lower complaint count also reflects less time on the road.

Compared to the 2025 Hyundai Kona, which scored 6 points higher. See also the 2023 Hyundai Kona for an earlier comparison.

Pros

+Acceptable reliability score
+Below-average complaint rate for SUV

Cons

−Moderate recall count
−ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Dashboard, headlights, taillights and infotainment screen shut off for a few... (26 complaints)
−POWER TRAIN: AWD models have rear wheels that slip in turns and when pulling away from a... (5 complaints)

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Common Problem Categories

Safety

LOW RISK

3 manufacturer recalls issued

Other

HIGH RISK

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (26)
POWER TRAIN (5)

See detailed breakdown by component ↓

Recall Overview

recalls on record

A moderate 3 recalls are on file for the 2024 Hyundai Kona. Each one points to a specific safety or compliance issue identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA — check the list below before buying.

NHTSA.gov →

Complaint Breakdown

6.1

per 10,000 sold

Segment avg: 6.9

LowAvgHigh

Low

Safety Incidents

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

★★★★★

NHTSA 4/5 Stars

Data sourced from NHTSA complaint filings and manufacturer recall notices. Complaint narratives are owner-reported.

2024 Hyundai Kona Recall Details

3 recalls have been issued for the 2024 Hyundai Kona. All recall repairs are performed free of charge at authorized dealerships.

24V3080002024-05-01

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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.

23V9010002023-12-26

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

23V6500002023-09-22

SEAT BELTS

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.

VIN History Report

Buying a used 2024 Hyundai Kona? Check its history first

Electrical system problems lead owner complaints about the 2024 Hyundai Kona, and 3 recalls were issued for it. A VIN check shows whether this car's recall work was done, plus accident, title, and odometer history.

Accidents
Open Recalls
Title History
Odometer Rollback

2024 Hyundai Kona NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall Safety Rating

Crash Test Results by Configuration (expand)

Gas Powertrain

Driver: 4/5Passenger: 4/5

Rollover risk: 15.1%

Safety Technologies

Dynamic Head Restraints (Not Available)Head Restraint (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Advanced Belt Feature (Not Available)Seat Belt Pretensioners (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Seat Belt Load Limiters (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage (Driver, Front Passenger)Seat Belt Reminder System (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Frontal Air Bag (Driver, Front Passenger)Head Protection (Driver, Front Passenger, 2nd row)Torso and/or Pelvis Protection (Driver, Front Passenger)Knee (Not Available)Additional Air Bags (None)Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements (Yes)LATCH Locations (2nd row)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) (Optional)Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations (Driver, Front Passenger, Roof)

View full safety data on NHTSA.gov →

Hyundai KonaRepair Costs & Maintenance

Maintenance Rating

2.5

Based on NHTSA complaint patterns, recall severity, and publicly available cost benchmarks.

Category-level averages derived from publicly available industry reports (AAA, CarMD). Model-level estimates produced by Auto Reliability Index.

Hyundai Kona Resale Value

The Hyundai Kona is estimated to retain about 75.9% of its original value after 3 years, based on observed used-car listings.

This benchmark covers the Hyundai Kona model overall and is not specific to the 2024 model year.

Value Retained: 75.9%
Depreciation: 24.1%
Listings Analyzed: 65

Listings observed in May 2021. This is a historical market benchmark, not a current price quote.

Explore Hyundai Kona depreciation and resale value on CarResaleValue.com

2024 Hyundai Kona Example Repair Prices

National average price ranges for common repairs. These are not model-year-specific failure predictions.

Common repair costs and price estimates
Repair	Estimated Cost
AC Diagnosis	$122 – $179
AC Condenser Replacement	$814 – $905
Battery Test	$49 – $72
Brake Booster Replacement	$471 – $578
Fuel Level Sending Unit Replacement	$1,433 – $1,484
Headlamp Alignment Adjust	$49 – $72
Hood Latch Replacement	$177 – $205
Intake Manifold Gasket Replacement	$413 – $487
Water Pump Replacement	$624 – $738
Exhaust Muffler Replacement	$959 – $988

Estimates based on national average repair costs. Actual costs may vary by location and shop.

MPG & Annual Running Costs

Gas

26–31 MPG

Fuel cost: $1,950–$2,300/yr

Fuel only

24–29 city / 29–35 hwy MPG

Electric

200–261 mi range

Fuel cost: $650/yr

Fuel only

28.533–29.083 kWh/100mi · 5.1–6.7 hrs @ 240V

Based on EPA fuel-cost estimates. Excludes routine maintenance, depreciation, and insurance. Data as of 2024 EPA label cycle.

Gas trims

Trim	Drive	Trans.	City	Hwy	Comb	Fuel Cost
Kona FWD 2.0L 4-cyl	Front-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AV-S1)	28	35	31	$1,950
Kona FWD 2.0L 4-cyl	Front-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AV-S1)	29	34	31	$1,950
Kona AWD 2.0L 4-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AV-S1)	27	29	28	$2,150
Kona FWD 1.6L 4-cyl	Front-Wheel Drive	Automatic (S8)	26	32	28	$2,150
Kona AWD 2.0L 4-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (AV-S1)	26	29	27	$2,200
Kona AWD 1.6L 4-cyl	All-Wheel Drive	Automatic (S8)	24	29	26	$2,300

Electric trims

Trim	Drive	Trans.	Range	kWh/100mi	Fuel Cost
Kona Electric Long Range	Front-Wheel Drive	Automatic (A1)	261 mi	29.1	$650
Kona Electric Standard Range	Front-Wheel Drive	Automatic (A1)	200 mi	28.5	$650

Used Buying Checklist

Key things to inspect or verify before purchasing a 2024 Hyundai Kona.

Ask for service records showing battery replacements or parasitic draw diagnosis, and treat repeat visits as a warning sign.
Have a shop test the battery and check for parasitic draw before you buy.
Drive at night with headlights on auto and watch for lights, gauges or screens briefly cutting out.
On AWD models, make tight turns and accelerate from a stop, feeling for rear wheel slip.
Ask for repair orders covering the AWD coupler or rear differential.
Drive at highway speed on an open road and watch for automatic braking with nothing ahead.
Let auto stop/start shut the engine off at several lights and confirm it restarts every time.
Have a dealer scan for stored codes, including shifter system and powertrain faults, even if no warning light is on.

2024 Hyundai Kona Common Problems by Component

50 owner complaints grouped by vehicle system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (26)POWER TRAIN (5)STEERING (4)ENGINE (4)UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2)FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (2)VISIBILITY (1)SERVICE BRAKES (1)Other (5)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

26 complaints

The dashboard, headlights, taillights and infotainment screen shut off for a few seconds while driving and then come back on. The engine keeps running the whole time. Some cars do this every few weeks, including at night on highways, which leaves the car with no lights. Dealers often cannot reproduce it. Dead batteries after parking are the second pattern. Several reports blame a parasitic draw that service departments cannot find, and some batteries get replaced more than once. Other reports describe a failed backup camera screen, random warning lights and key fob faults.

26 complaints total

POWER TRAIN

5 complaints

AWD models have rear wheels that slip in turns and when pulling away from a stop, around 10k miles. Some owners end up with the coupler or the whole rear differential replaced. Other reports describe high idle and surging revs, a daily "Shifter System malfunction" warning early in ownership, and an Electric model stuck at about 20-25 mph even at full throttle. With the trunk open, the electronic parking brake can engage on an incline and strand the car at a stop. Dealers often struggle to diagnose these faults.

5 complaints total

STEERING

4 complaintsSafety-related

Sudden power loss on the highway is behind the crashes in this group. There are 2 crash-related reports and 3 injuries, including a car that hit a wall on an interstate. Other reports describe the steering wheel locking up mid-turn and pushing the car into another lane. In another case auto stop/start failed to restart the engine, and then the steering, brake and gas pedals locked for more than 30 minutes. Dealers say they cannot recreate the problem.

4 complaints total2 crashes3 injuries

ENGINE (4 complaints)

ENGINE

4 complaints

Stalling while driving is the main pattern. The car loses motive power, sometimes with an "Engine off" message, a check engine light or warning chimes. It usually restarts and runs normally afterward. Reported mileages range from 175 to about 16,000. One Electric owner also reports unwanted automatic emergency braking. Dealers generally find nothing and make no repair, so owners are left with an intermittent loss of power in traffic and no fix.

4 complaints total

UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2 complaints)

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

2 complaints

Two unrelated problems appear here. In one, a power window going down traps a child's fingers where the glass enters the door. In the other, the battery and engine warning lights come on while slowing for a turn. A warning then says the engine is shutting off, and the car puts itself in park and shuts down completely. Both carry safety risk, but with only 2 reports no broader pattern is clear.

2 complaints total

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE (2 complaints)

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

2 complaints

Automatic emergency braking activates with nothing ahead, slowing or stopping the car at speeds from 45 mph up to about 80 mph on the interstate. That creates a real risk of being rear-ended. Another report describes a false "front camera blocked" message that turns off the safety braking. Dealers say they cannot find or duplicate the fault, and owners who go to Hyundai customer service report no resolution.

2 complaints total

VISIBILITY (1 complaints)

VISIBILITY

1 complaint

2026-01-03

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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.

SERVICE BRAKES (1 complaints)

SERVICE BRAKES

1 complaintSafety-related

2025-10-01Crash reported

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.

STRUCTURE (1 complaints)

STRUCTURE

1 complaint

2024-11-14

The suspension its really soft i dont feel safe driving on the freeway, the engine its 10000 miles its knoking already ,leather seats leather its coming out already transmission hits really hard all the plastic paint body panels around looks like it have dents on the plastic already

SUSPENSION (1 complaints)

SUSPENSION

1 complaintSafety-related

2024-10-29Crash reported

-The right knuckle sheared upon wheel impact with a curb at approximately 35 mph. At the time the vehicle was pushed northward by 46mph gust as the driver attempted a left hand turn onto a westbound lane from a northbound road. The part is still attached to the vehicle which is currently at the collision repair center. -Failure of the part left the driver stranded and the vehicle unmovable making it a traffic hazard. -Both the tow truck driver and the policeman who called him looked at the part and expressed they had never seen that failure before. No technical inspection of the component has taken place. A retired mechanical engineer who used to perform tests at Eaton Corporation looked at the pictures and the details of the accident and indicated that the part should have survived such an impact. -No symptoms were noticed prior to this failure.

Best & Worst Hyundai Kona Years

Best Hyundai Kona Years to Buy

Based on reliability index score

Top Pick

Good

2018

0Recalls

66Complaints

Good

2024

(Current Model)

3Recalls

50Complaints

Good

Hyundai Kona Reliability Score Trend

Scores 0–100. Higher is better. Current year highlighted.

Hyundai Kona reliability scores by year
Year	Score	Rating
2018	69/100	Good
2019	55/100	Mixed
2020	57/100	Mixed
2021	63/100	Good
2022	64/100	Good
2023	66/100	Good
2024	68/100	Good
2025	74/100	Good
2026	67/100	Good

Hyundai Kona Reliability Compared to Other Years

Reliability scores compared across model years
Year	Score	vs Prior Year	Rating	Recalls	Complaints
2026	67/100	-7	Good	2	4
2025	74/100	+6	Good	0	21
2024(selected)	68/100	+2	Good	3	50
2023	66/100	+2	Good	2	68
2022	64/100	+1	Good	2	115
2021	63/100	+6	Good	1	102
2020	57/100	+2	Mixed	2	140
2019	55/100	-14	Mixed	4	224
2018	69/100	—	Good	0	66

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2024 Hyundai Kona reliable?

Yes, it has a good reliability standing and ranks among the stronger of the nine Kona model years we score. Compared with other 2024 SUVs it is close to average. It also has a 4 of 5 star federal crash-test rating. The main concerns are intermittent electrical faults and a few reports of power loss.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Hyundai Kona?

Electrical problems lead, with 26 of 50 owner complaints. These include the dash and lights shutting off briefly, dead batteries, and backup camera failures. Smaller groups cover power train faults such as rear wheel slip on AWD models, steering problems, and engine stalling. Dealers often cannot reproduce these faults.

Does the 2024 Hyundai Kona have electrical problems?

Yes. Owners describe the dashboard, headlights, taillights and infotainment screen turning off for a few seconds while the engine keeps running. Some report it every few weeks, even at night on highways. Others report batteries that die after parking, sometimes replaced more than once, with no cause found.

How many recalls does the 2024 Hyundai Kona have?

Federal records list 3 recalls for this model year. They cover the engine and engine cooling, the electrical system, and seat belts. The 2023 has 2 recalls and the 2025 has none. Ask the seller for proof that each recall repair was completed.

Is the 2025 Hyundai Kona a better choice than the 2024?

The 2025 rates better and has no recalls, against 3 for the 2024. It also has 21 owner complaints versus 50. Part of that gap is time, since newer cars have had less chance to collect complaints. The 2023 rates about the same as the 2024.

Don’t buy a 2024 Hyundai Kona without checking its VIN first — hidden accidents, title issues, and open recalls could cost you thousands.

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How we score the 2024 Hyundai Kona

Of the four inputs behind this score, the 2024 Hyundai Kona does best on how many systems draw complaints (87/100) and worst on repair costs (50/100). Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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