NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2024 Hyundai Kona Electric Safety Record
The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 15 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric enters the market without federal crash-test ratings. NHTSA has not evaluated this model year, which means no star ratings are available, and consequently, no Safety Index score has been computed. Its recall and complaint record is notably clean, presenting zero active recalls and 15 unverified owner complaints. This absence of crash-test data is a factual condition of its release, and does not inherently indicate either safety or hazard.
The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls, and holds a Clean recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 15 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric?
The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric enters the market with a notable absence of recalls. This record, combined with a modest 15 owner complaints, places the model in the Clean burden band. No complaints allege crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths. A significant majority of these complaints, 10 of 15, concern the Electrical System. This concentration warrants attention as the 2024 Kona Electric accumulates mileage and owner feedback. Additionally, Forward Collision Avoidance and Lane Departure systems each drew separate complaint clusters, highlighting areas for observation. While a 2024-specific Safety Index score is not yet available, the 2023 Kona Electric achieved a Safety Index of 88, offering a navigational reference point for the model line.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric have any recalls?
The 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. No recall campaigns have been opened for this model year, and there are no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with any recall for this vehicle.
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY26V452000
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 searchab
Reported 2026-07-14
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric?
Fifteen unverified owner complaints have been reported to NHTSA for the 2024 Kona Electric. The top alleged problem areas are the Electrical System with 10 reports, Exterior Lighting with 3, Forward Collision Avoidance with 3, Power Train with 2, Seats with 1, and Lane Departure with 1. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
15 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric?
Confirmation of recall clearance for any 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric is advised. Owners should check their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov to ensure no open recalls remain.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- Zero recalls are on file for the 2024 model year, and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories are associated with this vehicle.
- Ten of the 15 unverified NHTSA complaints for this model year target the Electrical System, making it the single most reported alleged problem area for 2024.
- The 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric received a Safety Index of 88 in NHTSA testing and is available as a reference point for the model line, but that result does not apply to or substitute for a 2024-specific test.
FAQ2024 Hyundai Kona Electric safety questions
Was the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 15 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 15 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Hyundai Kona Electric 2024.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.