2020 Hyundai Kona Electric Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 21V127000Mar 1, 2021PARK OUTSIDE4,696 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
  Covers: Hyundai Kona Electric 2019–2020, Ioniq Electric 2020

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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…

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• 20V630000Oct 13, 2020PARK OUTSIDE6,707 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery › Management system/energy control module (bms/becm) › Software
  Covers: Hyundai Kona Electric 2019–2020

  Reported issue: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.

  Possible consequence: 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…

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• 20V748000Dec 1, 20208,176 vehicles potentially affected
  Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Electric › Control module › Software
  Covers: Hyundai Kona Electric 2019–2021, Nexo 2019–2020

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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