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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The lithium-ion traction battery in these electric vehicles may short-circuit internally. An electrical short in the battery increases the risk of a fire.
Dealers will update the Battery Management System software and inspect the lithium-ion battery, replacing it if necessary, at no cost to you. Until the repair is complete, Hyundai advises owners to park the vehicle outdoors and away from structures.
Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls, and contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 with questions, referencing Hyundai recall number 196.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Kona Electric | 20192020 |
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