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SevereNHTSA·22V941000·Announced 2022-12-16

Hyundai Recalls 2021 Kona Electric Vehicles Due to EPCU Coolant Leak Risk

Hyundai is recalling 2021 Kona Electric vehicles because a defective Electric Power Control Unit may leak coolant, potentially causing a loss of drive power and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 propulsion system that can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2021 Kona Electric vehicles due to a defect in the Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU). The EPCU may have been improperly sealed, which can allow coolant to leak internally.

If coolant contacts the EPCU circuit board, it may cause a loss of drive power. This loss of power increases the risk of a crash. The recall affects 853 vehicles.

Dealers will inspect and replace the EPCU as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 22, 2023, and a second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. 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
853

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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