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2024 Hyundai Kona recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2024 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 67
Latest campaign: Jul 14, 2026

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Seat belts	2	Jul 14, 2026	26V452000 23V650000
Engine and engine cooling	1	May 1, 2024	24V308000
Electrical system	1	Dec 26, 2023	23V901000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 14, 2026Latest campaign


Jul 14, 202626V452000	Seat belts: rear/other buckle assembly A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V452000 What's wrong 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. 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 searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 15, 2026. Filed under Kona, Kona Electric Campaign NHTSA 26V452000 · Jul 14, 2026
May 1, 202424V308000	Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system emission control A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V308000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under Kona Campaign NHTSA 24V308000 · May 1, 2024
Dec 26, 202323V901000	Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery cables A short circuit increases the risk of an engine compartment fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V901000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under Kona Campaign NHTSA 23V901000 · Dec 26, 2023
Sep 22, 202323V650000	Seat belts: rear/other retractor A seat belt that does not function properly may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V650000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under Kona Campaign NHTSA 23V650000 · Sep 22, 2023

Merged from NHTSA model names: Kona, Kona Electric. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component67

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

67Complaints filed

5Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

5Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Electrical system	41	61	2	3
Engine	10	15	0	0
Steering	8	12	3	5
Forward collision avoidance	8	12	0	0
Exterior lighting	7	10	0	0
Unknown or other	6	9	0	0
Service brakes	6	9	3	3
Power train	5	7	0	0
Lane departure	2	3	0	0
Vehicle speed control	2	3	0	0
Visibility/wiper	2	3	0	0
Seats	2	3	0	0
Visibility	1	1	0	0
Seat belts	1	1	0	0
Structure	1	1	0	0

2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Kona, Kona Electric.

Latest reports

Unknown or other
“sitting at a light, pressing the accelerator, the engine remaining on but the vehicle not accelerating.”
Filed 09/27/2026 · ODI 11767206
Steering
“See attached document for complaint.”
Filed 09/17/2026 · ODI 11764953
Forward collision avoidance
“This mainly concerns the forward collision detection sensor, if that’s even what it’s actually called. My vehicle is available for testing and inspection.”
Filed 09/03/2026 · ODI 11762027

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2024 Hyundai Kona recall questions

How many recalls does the 2024 Hyundai Kona have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2024 Hyundai Kona. The most recent, 26V452000 (reported July 14, 2026), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2024 Hyundai Kona recalls for?

The largest group is seat belts, with 2 campaigns. Others: engine and engine cooling (1), electrical system (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2024 Hyundai Kona?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 41 complaints out of 67 filed with NHTSA (61%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2024 Hyundai Kona?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.

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