Defect Description For Recall
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) Is Recalling Certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric Vehicles. The Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Battery May Short-Circuit.
Make Of Vehicle
HYUNDAI
Model Of Vehicle
KONA ELECTRIC
Year
2020
Recall Campaign Number
20V630000
Component Description
Electrical System:Propulsion System:TrAction Battery:Management System:Software
Effect Of Defect
An Electrical Short In The Li-Ion Battery Increases The Risk Of A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6707
Date Owners Notified
20201113
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Date Report Received
20201013
Make Campaign Number
196