Model year 2024 · Hyundai

2024 Hyundai Kona recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2024 Hyundai Kona. The most recent was reported on July 14, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: KONA, KONA ELECTRIC.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2024 Hyundai Kona, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
26V452000	July 14, 2026	Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Buckle Assembly
24V308000	May 1, 2024	Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
23V901000	December 26, 2023	Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery › Cables
23V650000	September 22, 2023	Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor

Systems involved: Seat Belts (2) · Electrical System (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V452000Manufacturer no. 306

Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Buckle Assembly

Report received by NHTSA: July 14, 2026
Owner notification: September 2, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 47,787 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2024 Hyundai Kona: August 26, 2023 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record: KONA, KONA ELECTRIC

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V452000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V308000Manufacturer no. 260

Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)

Report received by NHTSA: May 1, 2024
Owner notification: June 28, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 13,511 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: KONA

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V308000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V901000Manufacturer no. 252

Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery › Cables

Report received by NHTSA: December 26, 2023
Owner notification: February 22, 2024
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 10,984 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: KONA

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V901000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V650000Manufacturer no. 250

Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Retractor

Report received by NHTSA: September 22, 2023
Owner notification: November 21, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 2,354 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: KONA

Defect summary

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."

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V650000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 15, 2026.