CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric vehicles may have an Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) that was not sealed properly, allowing coolant to leak inside the unit. If coolant reaches the EPCU circuit board, the vehicle can lose drive power, which raises the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will have dealers inspect the EPCU and replace it if needed, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2023, and Hyundai says a second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. If you have not received a letter, you can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and reference recall number 239.
Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls on NHTSA's website or through a Hyundai dealer, and schedule the free inspection and repair at an authorized Hyundai dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Kona Electric | 2021 |
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