Hyundai recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Kona EV vehicles. The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) may have been improperly sealed and may leak coolant internally.
What could happen
Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the EPCU, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 239.
Vehicles covered
- Hyundai Kona Electric 2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V941000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 16, 2022
- Owners notified
- Mar 22, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 853
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery › Thermal management › Fluid/coolant
- Maker's own recall number
- 239
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.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Hyundai recall: Seat belts Jul 14, 2026
- Hyundai recall: Electrical system Mar 1, 2021
- Hyundai recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Dec 1, 2020
- Hyundai recall: Electrical system Oct 13, 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.