HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC 2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V630000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-11-13 2020-10-13 2020-10-14

Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 196

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6707

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Hyundai Motor America "Hyundai" is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion "Li-ion" battery may short-circuit.

Consequence

An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

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.