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Buying a used 2024 Hyundai Kona? Check these 4 recalls first
Four recalls on a recent model year, clustered in two places: a critical one for battery cables that can rub and spark a fire, and two separate rear seat belt recalls — one on the rear belts generally, one on the center buckle. A fourth covers loss of engine power. Of 50 unverified NHTSA complaints, 31 are electrical system, with steering and service brakes drawing 6 each, plus 5 crashes and 5 injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm the battery cable recall repair was done and inspect cable routing
- Latch and unlatch every rear belt, including the center buckle
- Ask about any stalling or sudden loss of engine power
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Hyundai dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2024 Hyundai Kona
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Kona battery cables can rub and spark fire | Electrical System | critical |
| Hyundai Kona rear seat belts may not work properly | Seat Belts | high |
| Hyundai Elantra, Kona and Venue can lose engine power | Engine And Engine Cooling | high |
| Hyundai Kona rear center seat belt buckle may fail | Seat Belts | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
50 complaints filed for this model year, including 5 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 5 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 31 | Yes |
| Engine | 9 | Yes |
| Steering | 6 | None found |
| Brakes | 6 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 5 | None found |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | None found |