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Hyundai Kona Electric Recall 21V127: Battery May Short-Circuit and Increase Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 21V127, reported March 1, 2021, 4,696 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The lithium-ion traction battery in these electric vehicles may experience an internal electrical short circuit. An electrical short in the battery increases the risk of a fire.

Until the interim action is complete, owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures. Owners may perform a battery update through the vehicle's infotainment system by following the provided instructions, or ask a Hyundai dealer to perform the update. Once parts are available, dealers will inspect the Battery System Assembly and replace it if necessary, free of charge.

Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 with questions, and should check their VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 21V127Hyundai Motor America
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Problem
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.
Risk
An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Hyundai Ioniq Electric2020
Hyundai Kona Electric20192020