Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 20V630000

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery: management system/energy control module (BMS/BECM): software

Hyundai Motor America filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2020-10-13.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V630000

Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery: management system/energy control module (BMS/BECM): software

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery: management system/energy control module (BMS/BECM): software
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
6,707
Reported to NHTSA
2020-10-13
Owners notified
2020-11-13

Defect description

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

Safety risk

An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
Hyundai Kona Electric2020 2019

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.