Most common 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric problems
Share of the 15 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Hyundai Kona Electric complaints by model year
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2024 Hyundai Kona Electric recalls (1)
Seat belts › Rear/other › Buckle assembly
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.
What 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric owners say
Electrical system
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed at night, the instrument cluster, radio, and headlights inadvertently turned off for 20-30 seconds; however, the vehicle remained operational. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a loosened coaxial cable behind the radio, but no DTC codes were stored in any modules. The dealer related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: 24-BE-013H (Software Reset for Connected Car Service (CCS) Disconnection). The dealer disconnected and reconnected the PDC connector, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to McCarthy Olathe Hyundai (681 N Rawhide, Olathe, KS 66061); however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the failure worsened while driving up an incline. The contact stated that on one occasion during the failure, the vehicle hesitated and the driver behind had to swerve and ended up striking the rear of another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was in communication with the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.
Driver assistance
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the AEB feature was inadvertently activated. The contact also stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the message "Engine off - Switch to Park or Neutral" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.
The steering wheel locks while driving. The headlights have gone out randomly on this car a few times. The steering locked up in a turn and I went into another guys lane and almost caused a major accident. The dealerships say they can't recreate the issue but never really tried. The vehicle has been lemoned law but the manufacturer now is playing games and not following through on the lemon law replacement vehicle. I do have multiple reports from being towed off the highways and from the police having to chase me down to help avoid a major accident.
Lights
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed at night, the instrument cluster, radio, and headlights inadvertently turned off for 20-30 seconds; however, the vehicle remained operational. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a loosened coaxial cable behind the radio, but no DTC codes were stored in any modules. The dealer related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: 24-BE-013H (Software Reset for Connected Car Service (CCS) Disconnection). The dealer disconnected and reconnected the PDC connector, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to McCarthy Olathe Hyundai (681 N Rawhide, Olathe, KS 66061); however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …
While driving at night with multiple occurances the headlights, infotainment, and gauge cluster seemingly cut out and completely turned off for about 10 seconds before the infotainment system would reboot bringing back the headlights and gauge cluster. The conditions for this safety concern were [Headlamps were set to auto, Apple Carplay was wirelessly connected, and the vehicle was in motion.] After a trip to a dealer, the dealership could not reproduce the concern though an advisor did state this was not an isolated incident. No warning lights or error messages appeared on the gauge cluster that would indicate a problem.
2024 Hyundai Kona Electric engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Single-speed | FWD | 131 / 105 / 118 MPGe | 200 mi |
EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric a good car?
Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2024 Kona Electric rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Kona Electric at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric?
The electrical system — 10 complaints, 67% of all complaints for this model year, most often about instrument cluster/panel. Next are the driver assistance (3) and lights (3).
How many recalls does the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric have?
There is 1 recall for the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, the most recent from July 14, 2026 (buckle assembly). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Hyundai Kona Electric?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2023 and 2021. See the full Hyundai Kona Electric years comparison.
At what mileage do 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 3,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.