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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V630000·Announced 2020-10-13

Hyundai Recalls 2019-2020 Kona Electric Vehicles Due to Battery Fire Risk

Hyundai is recalling 2019-2020 Kona Electric vehicles because the lithium-ion battery may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

NHTSA safety advisory

Park this vehicle outside

NHTSA advises parking it away from buildings and other vehicles until the repair is done — the risk exists even when the vehicle is switched off.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (battery short-circuit) that increases the risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the electrical system where the lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.

An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire. Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the repair is complete.

Dealers will update the Battery Management System (BMS) software and inspect the Li-ion battery, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 13, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
6,707

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • KONA ELECTRIC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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