CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Nexo Fuel Cell and 2019-2021 Kona Electric vehicles. The Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) system may detect an abnormal sensor signal and as a result, may significantly reduce braking performance.
- Risk
- Reduced braking power could lengthen the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the IEB software, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 199.
- 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
Some electric brake systems in these vehicles may detect an abnormal sensor signal in the Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) system. When this happens, braking performance can be significantly reduced.
Weaker braking means the vehicle may need a longer distance to stop, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk and watch for any unusual change in how the brakes respond.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the IEB software free of charge. You can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460, and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Kona Electric | 201920202021 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Nexo | 20192020 |