Before buying a used 2024 Hyundai Kona, check whether recall repairs were completed, how it scored in crash tests and what owners report most often. Ask the seller for service records covering any recall listed below.
A 0–100 grade from public NHTSA data — higher means fewer reported problems. How it's calculated
2024 Hyundai Kona SUV AWD
2024 Hyundai Kona SUV FWD
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.
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52 complaints filed with NHTSA (5 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Most-reported areas:
Source: NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified reports, not confirmed defects.
| Version | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kona AWD — Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) |
| Kona AWD — Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Stop-Start | 8.7 L/100 km (27 mpg) | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) |
| Kona AWD — Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, SIDI | 9.8 L/100 km (24 mpg) | 8.1 L/100 km (29 mpg) | 9 L/100 km (26 mpg) |
| Kona Electric Long Range — Auto (A1)Range 420 km / 261 mi | 129 MPGe | 103 MPGe | 116 MPGe |
| Kona Electric Standard Range — Auto (A1)Range 322 km / 200 mi | 131 MPGe | 105 MPGe | 118 MPGe |
| Kona FWD — Auto (AV-S1), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 8.4 L/100 km (28 mpg) | 6.7 L/100 km (35 mpg) | 7.6 L/100 km (31 mpg) |
Source: U.S. EPA / fueleconomy.gov. Converted to L/100 km for Canadian buyers.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. Canadian-market vehicles can have different recalls — check Transport Canada's recall database. Always confirm recall status for a specific VIN with a dealer.