Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2024 Hyundai Kona owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH and following a right curve in the roadway, the message "Unit will Turn off" was displayed. The contact was unable to read the rest of the message. The contact stated that the vehicle started to lose motive power. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to respond as needed and stalled. The contact was able to pull over and after several attempts the vehicle restarted. The contact stated that she drove the vehicle directly to a local dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer, and it was determined that the ECM and computer needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that the key fob was not opening the door locks and that the vehicle was not starting occasionally. The contact returned the vehicle to the same dealer. …
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Kona. The contact was away from the residence for several weeks, and after returning, while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact called for Roadside Service who was also unable to start the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer. The dealer determined that the battery had failed and needed to be replaced, along with the battery terminals and electrical wiring harnesses. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle had started to exhibit electrical failures. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the instrument cluster failed to boot up properly. Additionally, the contact became aware that the fan was blowing air independently. The contact had taken the vehicle to another dealer. …
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the vehicle failed to restart. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was jumpstarted by AAA Roadside Assistance to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact replaced the battery. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,200.
the car loss power and shut completely off and ran into the wall with my sister and my child in there on the interstate can I please get help about this matter it could've been worse where i could've lost them forever. I don't want this to happen to nobody else they cars know about these malfunctions and still but these cars on the market for accidents to happen. Please something needs to be done about this.
My family got in a accident on this recall of loss of power on the high way making the car crash into a wall... 8/16/25 3:06 pm in Duval county Jacksonville,FL Something needs to be done about this my kids have gotten hurt
While driving the vehicle the digital dashboard for the RPM's and Speedometer, infotainment center, accent lighting and all exterior lighting including tail lamps, head lights, turn signals and marker lights all powered off for approximately 2-3 seconds. During this time, the engine continued to run as if nothing had occurred. After the 2-3 seconds all affected systems that shut down turned back on and continued as if nothing had occurred. Even Apple carplay had no signal reconnection time, almost like it was never disconnected in the first place. This issue appears to just shut down all outward lighting/indicator lamps and then power back up. This issue has repeated itself on 5 separate occasions over the course of the last 3 days. …
A few different days over the past few months. Driving heated seats stopped working. Check engine warning light on intermittently. Key fob not working. Multiple error codes stored in system cleared by dealer. shut down the car screen has stayed on. AC light has stayed on when car is off. Screen has turned off "check you back seat" upon leaving the car heard the engine still on 3x. At the gas station turned off the car, miles to zero reading 5, P park stays on, odometer reading on. As tank filling miles to zero rapidly increased from 5 to 300. I have a video of this. Been in for service multiple times. Presently at the dealer. They r unable to replicate this. They do not seem concerned about this. I feel it is a safety and operational concern. Prefer by car not be communicating even with itself while I'm pumping gas. They want me to pick up the car. I do not wish to. …
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Kona. The contact stated that the vehicle was equipped with alarms set to sound off and send a text notification when the vehicle was accessed without the key, key fob, or remote access being activated. Later, the vehicle began displaying additional electrical issues. The contact stated that the instrument panel would illuminate intermittently and display different warnings and systems being activated; however, the contact was unable to recall what the lights that were displayed. While driving on a forked road, the Lane Assist feature prevented the vehicle from being able to veer left, keeping the vehicle driving straight. The contact used excessive force to steer the vehicle to veer towards the left. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired for any electrical failures. …
While driving my 2024 Hyundai Kona on the freeway on May 22, 2026, at approximately 9:30 AM, traveling around 75 mph, my vehicle suddenly displayed a forward collision warning on the dashboard even though there was no vehicle, object, or road hazard in front of me that would justify emergency braking. Immediately after the warning appeared, the vehicle's automatic emergency braking / forward collision avoidance system activated on its own, causing the car to brake abruptly and rapidly decelerate in active freeway traffic. This created an extremely dangerous situation because vehicles behind me were traveling at freeway speeds and could have rear-ended me, potentially causing a serious multi-vehicle collision resulting in serious injury or death. I had no warning prior to this event, no dashboard warning lights, service messages, or other symptoms indicating a problem with the system. …
I was stopped at a stoplight about to get on the highway to go to work when my headlights turned off, music turned off, infotainment & cluster screen turned off, & all the backlit buttons went dark. Approximately 2-3 seconds later, everything turned back on as if nothing happened. The engine did not stop running. It was like all electrical to the car got turned off for a couple seconds. I was so glad that it didn't happen while I was on the highway going 70mph. There are so many other people who have a 2024 Kona & have experienced the same thing per Reddit forums & Facebook groups. Luckily I have only had the one occurrence & it was within the first 500 miles (less than a month!) of owning my car. I now have 14k miles on it, but so many other people are having the same issues & it's terrifying. What if this issue were to happen at night with poor lighting in a construction zone? …
Related recalls
Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
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.
Electrical complaints in other Kona years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2024 Hyundai Kona?
NHTSA has 31 complaints about the electrical system of the 2024 Hyundai Kona, 58% of the model year's 53 complaints. The component named most often is instrument panel › speedometer/odometer (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2024 Hyundai Kona electrical problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 23V-901 (cables, Dec 26, 2023). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2024 Hyundai Kona electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 10,000 miles, and 100% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 3 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.