Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2024 Hyundai Kona
NHTSA data on file today
The 2024 Hyundai Kona has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 53 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V452000 Seat Belt Buckle May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V308000 EGR Valve May Short and Cause Loss of Drive Power NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V901000 Engine Compartment Fire from Short Circuit NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V650000 Rear Seat Belts May Not Operate/FMVSS 208 & 209 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 31 complaints
- Engine 9 complaints
- Service Brakes 7 complaints
- Steering 7 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 5 complaints
- Unknown or Other 5 complaints
Of the 53 complaints on file, 5 report a crash; across all 53 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$13,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2024 Hyundai Kona has four recalls and 52 owner complaints, indicating potential reliability concerns. Electrical system issues are the most common, with 31 complaints, along with engine and steering issues. The data suggests these failures may be frequent, but with limited information on severity and occurrence, predictions are uncertain.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$800 | common |
| Engine | Unknown | $400–$1,500 | occasional |
| Steering | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Air filter replacement
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Coolant system flush
- Brake inspections
- Transmission fluid check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dashboard warning lights
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Unusual engine noises
- Unstable driving feel
- Limited braking ability
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2024 Hyundai Kona at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.