HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V127000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI | KONA ELECTRIC | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-06-17 | 2021-03-01 | 2021-03-02 |
Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 200
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4696
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Hyundai Motor America "Hyundai" is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric and 2020 Ioniq Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion "Li-ion" battery may short-circuit.
An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the interim action is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and as an interim action, owners have the option to follow provided instructions to perform a battery update through the vehicle's infotainment system or request a Hyundai dealer to provide the update. Once parts are available, dealers will inspect the Battery System Assembly "BSA", and replace it if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk, and the interim action, with a letter mailed April 9, 2021. Final owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 200.
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.
