HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V941000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-03-22 2022-12-16 2022-12-19

Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 239

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 853

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.