NHTSA Campaign 20V630000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Issued by Hyundai Motor America · Reported Oct 13, 2020 · 6,707 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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

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. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 196.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC 2019 6,707
HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC 2020 6,707

Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V630000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.