HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
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
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.
Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
