Hyundai recall: Electrical system
Park outside. NHTSA and the maker advise parking these vehicles outside and away from buildings until they are repaired.
What is wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.
What could happen
An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the Battery Management System (BMS) software and inspect the Li-ion battery, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the repair is complete. The recall began November 13, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 196.
Vehicles covered
- Hyundai Kona Electric 2019–2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V630000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 13, 2020
- Owners notified
- Nov 13, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 6,707
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery › Management system/energy control module (bms/becm) › Software; Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
- Maker's own recall number
- 196
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Hyundai recall: Seat belts Jul 14, 2026
- Hyundai recall: Electrical system Dec 16, 2022
- Hyundai recall: Electrical system Mar 1, 2021
- Hyundai recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Dec 1, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.