The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V748000·Announced 2020-12-01

Hyundai Recalls Kona Electric and Nexo for Brake Software Defect

Hyundai is recalling 2019-2021 Kona Electric and 2019-2020 Nexo vehicles because a software issue may reduce braking performance, increasing crash risk.

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 in the braking system that significantly reduces braking performance and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2019-2021 Kona Electric and 2019-2020 Nexo Fuel Cell vehicles. The recall involves 8,176 vehicles in total.

The Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) system may detect an abnormal sensor signal, which can significantly reduce braking performance. This reduction in braking power could lengthen the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the IEB software free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2021. 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, NEXO
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
8,176

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 (2)

  • KONA ELECTRIC
  • NEXO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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