Hyundai Kona recalls

30 official safety recalls for the Hyundai Kona from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Rear center seat belt buckle may not restrain occupant

    Reported July 14, 2026Model years 2024–2026NHTSA campaign 26V45200047,787 vehicles affected

    The rear center seat belt buckle may fail to properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing injury risk. Do not use the rear center seat until repaired. Dealers will replace the buckle assembly free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kona Electric and 2024-2026 Kona vehicles. The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.
    Consequence
    A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Passengers are advised not to use the rear center seat until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 306. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 15, 2026.

  2. High-voltage battery cells may short circuit

    Reported May 4, 2026Model years 2018–2023DVSA recall R/2026/12825,056 vehicles affected

    Some battery cells may have an internal voltage deviation, which could cause an electrical short circuit. A battery management system software update will be made. Until then, park in a well-ventilated area; the vehicle can be used as normal.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Some vehicles fitted with a high voltage battery may have internal cell voltage deviation
    Defect
    Some vehicles fitted with a high voltage battery may have internal cell voltage deviation. If this occurs it may result in the risk of an electrical short circuit inside the battery. Until the high voltage battery software has been updated we recommend the vehicle to be parked in a well ventilated area. The vehicle can be used as normal.
    Remedy
    Hyundai has launched a Safety Recall to update the battery management system (BMS) software.

  3. Instrument cluster may reboot while driving

    Reported April 2, 2026Model years 2025DVSA recall R/2026/1462,745 vehicles affected

    The instrument cluster may reboot while the vehicle is in use, leaving the display blank. A software update will be deployed remotely.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Some vehicles may have an instrument cluster operational concern whilst driving the vehicle
    Defect
    Some vehicles may face a concern where the instrument cluster panel may reboot during vehicle operation potentially resulting in a blank instrument cluster display screen.
    Remedy
    To correct this an ‘Over the Air ‘ software update to the vehicles will be deployed remotely.

  4. Front steering knuckles may crack and break

    Reported February 5, 2026Model years 2026NHTSA campaign 26V0690004,555 vehicles affected

    The front steering knuckles may crack and break, causing loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the knuckles as necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2026 Kona vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
    Consequence
    A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect and replace the front steering knuckles, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 5, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 295. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 7, 2026.

  5. Instrument panel display may fail

    Reported January 26, 2026Model years 2026NHTSA campaign 26V04700041,651 vehicles affected

    A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail, hiding safety information such as speed or warning lights and increasing crash risk. The display software will be updated over the air or by a dealer, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
    Consequence
    An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.

  6. Fuel pump may fail and cut drive power

    Reported July 11, 2024Model years 2022–2023NHTSA campaign 24V52800054,647 vehicles affected

    The fuel pump may fail and cause loss of drive power, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the engine control software and inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly as necessary; repairs are free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Veloster N, 2019-2023 Genesis G70, 2022-2023 Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The fuel pump may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.
    Consequence
    A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update engine control module software. In addition, dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 9, 2024. Some interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 262 and 023G.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  7. Transmission malfunction may cause loss of drive

    Reported May 20, 2024Model years 2023DVSA recall R/2024/172759 vehicles affected

    A transmission malfunction may cause loss of drive. The transmission control unit software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    The subject vehicles may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive.
    Defect
    On affected vehicles they may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive
    Remedy
    On all affected vehicles the transmission control unit software will be updated

  8. EGR valve electrical short may cause loss of power

    Reported May 1, 2024Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 24V30800013,511 vehicles affected

    An electrical short in the exhaust gas recirculation valve assembly may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the assembly free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Elantra, Venue, and Kona vehicles. An electrical short circuit may occur in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve assembly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
    Consequence
    A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the exhaust gas recirculation valve assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 260.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  9. Collision may cause an electrical short circuit

    Reported April 29, 2024Model years 2023–2024DVSA recall R/2024/1542,304 vehicles affected

    A collision may cause an electrical short circuit in the engine compartment. Crush shields will be installed to protect the wiring.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    A risk of electrical short circuit within the engine compartment during a vehicle collision
    Defect
    On affected vehicles a risk of an electrical short circuit within the engine compartment during a collision
    Remedy
    On affected vehicles crush shields will be installed to protect the wiring

  10. Battery cables may short circuit

    Reported December 26, 2023Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 23V90100010,984 vehicles affected

    The 12-Volt battery cables may chafe against the engine control module bracket and short circuit during a crash, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire. Dealers will install wiring sheathing free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles. The 12-Volt battery cables may chafe against the engine control module bracket and short circuit during a crash.
    Consequence
    A short circuit increases the risk of an engine compartment fire.
    Remedy
    Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 252.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  11. Rear seat belts may not function properly

    Reported September 22, 2023Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 23V6500002,354 vehicles affected

    The right and left rear seat belt assemblies may not function properly and may fail to adequately restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will inspect and replace the retractors as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles. The seat belt assemblies in the right and left rear seats may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupation Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
    Consequence
    A seat belt that does not function properly may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 250.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  12. Rear seatbelt buckles may not lock

    Reported August 7, 2023Model years 2022EU Safety Gate A12/01886/23

    Faulty rear seatbelt buckles may not lock, reducing protection and increasing the risk of injury in a crash. The product is recalled from end users.

    Official EU Safety Gate text
    Component
    Injuries
    Defect
    The seat belt buckles in the back seat are faulty and do not lock, providing inadequate protection, increasing the risk of injury in case of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
    Remedy
    Recall of the product from end users
    Notes
    Notified by Germany

  13. Oil pump controller may overheat

    Reported July 27, 2023Model years 2023NHTSA campaign 23V52600052,109 vehicles affected

    Park outside: the maker advises parking affected vehicles outdoors, away from buildings, until they are repaired.

    Damaged electrical components in the Idle Stop & Go oil pump controller may cause it to overheat, increasing vehicle fire risk. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the controller as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:PUMP
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may contain damaged electrical components that can cause the pump controller to overheat.
    Consequence
    An electric oil pump assembly that overheats increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
    Remedy
    Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will inspect and replace the electric oil pump controller, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting September 7, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 246.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  14. Electronic power control unit may lose coolant

    Reported June 5, 2023Model years 2020DVSA recall R/2023/134EU Safety Gate A12/02638/231,121 vehicles affected

    Coolant may be lost within the electronic power control unit. The unit will be inspected and replaced if required.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Subject vehicles may experience a loss of coolant within the electronic power control unit.
    Defect
    Subject vehicles may experience a loss of coolant within the electronic power control unit.
    Remedy
    Inspect the electronic power control unit and replace the component if required.

  15. Brake assistance may be lost

    Reported April 24, 2023Model years 2018–2020DVSA recall R/2023/067374 vehicles affected

    Brake assistance may be lost, reducing brake performance. The tandem pump drive belt and mesh filter are inspected and modified where appropriate; if the belt is defective, the pump and belt are replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Certain vehicles may experience a loss of braking assistance and brake performance may be reduced.
    Defect
    Certain vehicles may experience a loss of braking assistance and brake performance may be reduced.
    Remedy
    Visually inspect the tandem pump drive belt and mesh filter within the pump assembly and modify where appropriate. If the tandem pump drive belt is defective replace the pump and the drive belt.

  16. Transmission may malfunction and cause loss of drive

    Reported April 10, 2023Model years 2020–2022DVSA recall R/2023/068752 vehicles affected

    A transmission malfunction may cause loss of drive. The DCT transmission control unit software will be updated.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Certain vehicles may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive.
    Defect
    Certain vehicles may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive.
    Remedy
    Conduct a software update to the DCT transmission control unit (TCU).

  17. Coolant leak may cause loss of drive power

    Reported December 16, 2022Model years 2021NHTSA campaign 22V941000853 vehicles affected

    An improperly sealed electric power control unit may leak coolant internally. Coolant on its circuit board may cause loss of drive power and increase crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the unit as necessary, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Kona EV vehicles. The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) may have been improperly sealed and may leak coolant internally.
    Consequence
    Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect and replace the EPCU, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 239.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  18. Fuel filter strands may damage high-pressure fuel pump

    Reported November 14, 2022Model years 2018–2021DVSA recall R/2022/31764 vehicles affected

    Glass fibre strands from the fuel filter assembly may damage the high-pressure fuel pump. The warning lamp may illuminate and a low-pressure error code may be stored. The fuel filter will be replaced, and the pump replaced if needed.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Some vehicles might experience the MIL (Malfunction indicator lamp) becoming illuminated on the vehicle instrument cluster and the high-pressure fuel pump may become damaged by glass fibre strands which have emanated from within the fuel filter assembly
    Defect
    The MIL (Malfunction indicator lamp) may become illuminated on the vehicle instrument cluster and a low-pressure error code stored in the vehicle�s ECU. The high-pressure fuel pump may also become damaged by glass fibre strands which have emanated from within the fuel filter assembly.
    Remedy
    The fuel filter will be replaced with a revised part and the high-pressure fuel pump will be replaced if required.

  19. Transmission fault may cause loss of drive power

    Reported October 6, 2022Model years 2022NHTSA campaign 22V74600056,148 vehicles affected

    A transmission oil pump malfunction may impair the limited-mobility drive mode and cause a complete loss of drive power, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission as needed, and update its control unit software, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Sonata, Veloster N, 2022 Santa Cruz, Elantra N, and Kona N vehicles. The vehicle's "fail-safe" limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.
    Consequence
    Loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 236.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  20. Piston oil rings may damage engine

    Reported April 28, 2021Model years 2019–2021NHTSA campaign 21V301000158,493 vehicles affected

    Improperly heat-treated piston oil rings may damage the engine, which could stall or leak oil onto hot exhaust components and increase crash or fire risk. Dealers will inspect and, if needed, replace the engine free of charge, and install PNSS software.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ENGINE
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.
    Consequence
    A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  21. Lithium-ion battery may develop an electrical short

    Reported April 23, 2021Model years 2018–2020DVSA recall R/2021/087EU Safety Gate A11/00052/212,428 vehicles affected

    An electrical short may occur in the lithium-ion battery. The charge state will first be limited, followed by complete replacement of the battery assembly.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY
    Defect
    Potential electrical short in the lithium-ion battery.
    Remedy
    Initial step to limit the charge state followed by eventual complete replacement of the battery assembly.

  22. Traction battery may short-circuit

    Reported March 1, 2021Model years 2019–2020NHTSA campaign 21V1270004,696 vehicles affected

    Park outside: the maker advises parking affected vehicles outdoors, away from buildings, until they are repaired.

    The battery may short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire. Owners can perform a battery update using provided instructions or ask a dealer to do it. Dealers will inspect the battery assembly and replace it if needed; repairs are free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric and 2020 Ioniq 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
    Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the interim action is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and as an interim action, owners have the option to follow provided instructions to perform a battery update through the vehicle's infotainment system or request a Hyundai dealer to provide the update. Once parts are available, dealers will inspect the Battery System Assembly (BSA), and replace it if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk, and the interim action, with a letter mailed April 9, 2021. Final owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 200.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  23. VIN information may not be sent during an eCall

    Reported February 22, 2021Model years 2020DVSA recall R/2021/0147,516 vehicles affected

    The vehicle identification number may not be registered correctly in the eCall unit, so it may not be sent when eCall is triggered. The unit will be reset and updated to register the VIN.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    IN THE EVENT OF eCALL TRIGGER THE VIN NUMBER INFORMATION MAY NOT BE SENT
    Defect
    The vehicle VIN information may not be registered correctly within the eCall unit.
    Remedy
    Register the VIN information within the vehicle by resetting the E-call unit and updating.

  24. Braking performance may be reduced

    Reported January 25, 2021Model years 2018–2020DVSA recall R/2020/38238,505 vehicles affected

    An abnormality in the IEB system may illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp and reduce braking performance. The ESC system software will be upgraded.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    IF AN ABNORMALITY IS REGISTERED WITHIN THE IEB SYSTEM THAT MAY ILLUMINATE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON THE VEHICLE CLUSTER BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE REDUCED
    Defect
    If an abnormality is registered within the IEB system that might illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the vehicle cluster braking performance may be reduced.
    Remedy
    A software upgrade to the ESC (Electronic stability program) system.

  25. Brake system may reduce braking performance

    Reported December 1, 2020Model years 2019–2021NHTSA campaign 20V7480008,176 vehicles affected

    The electronic brake system may detect an abnormal sensor signal and significantly reduce braking performance, lengthening stopping distance and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will update the brake system software, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Nexo Fuel Cell and 2019-2021 Kona Electric vehicles. The Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) system may detect an abnormal sensor signal and as a result, may significantly reduce braking performance.
    Consequence
    Reduced braking power could lengthen the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the IEB software, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 199.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  26. High voltage battery management system may be faulty

    Reported October 16, 2020Model years 2018–2020DVSA recall R/2020/3081,672 vehicles affected

    A faulty battery management system or damaged battery cells may affect the high voltage battery. The system will receive a software upgrade and the battery data will be inspected; a faulty module or battery assembly will be replaced if required.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY SYSTEM MAY HAVE A FAULTY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BMS)
    Defect
    The high voltage battery system may have a faulty battery management system (BMS) or in extreme cases may exhibit internal damage to certain cells of the lithium-ion battery
    Remedy
    A software upgrade to the BMS inspection of lithium-ion battery data and if required replacement of a faulty battery module or complete battery assembly

  27. Lithium-ion battery may short circuit

    Reported October 13, 2020Model years 2019–2020NHTSA campaign 20V6300006,707 vehicles affected

    Park outside: the maker advises parking affected vehicles outdoors, away from buildings, until they are repaired.

    The lithium-ion battery may short circuit, increasing the risk of fire. Dealers will update the Battery Management System software and inspect the battery, replacing it if needed, free of charge. Drivers are advised to park outside and away from structures until repaired.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
    Defect
    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.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  28. Certification label may show incorrect axle rating

    Reported January 17, 2020Model years 2020NHTSA campaign 20V022000477 vehicles affected

    The certification label may show an incorrect gross axle weight rating, which could allow the vehicle to be overloaded and increase crash risk. Dealers will install a label showing the correct rating free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
    Defect
    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Kona vehicles. The certification label may indicate incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 567, "Certification" and 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
    Consequence
    An incorrect GAWR could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install new label stickers displaying the correct GAWR over the affected areas of the certification label, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 187.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  29. Brake and air conditioning pipes may leak

    Reported May 1, 2019Model years 2017–2018DVSA recall R/2019/1151,522 vehicles affected

    The right front brake fluid line or air conditioning pipe may become damaged and leak. Both pipes will be inspected and damaged pipes replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    BRAKE FLUID LINE AND A/C TUBE PIPES COULD BECOME DAMAGED AND LEAK
    Defect
    A right-front brake fluid line and a/c tube may become damaged and leak.
    Remedy
    The brake pipe and AC pipe will be inspected for damage. If the pipes are damaged they will be replaced.

  30. Airbag may not deploy properly in a crash

    Reported January 30, 2019Model years 2018DVSA recall R/2019/001416 vehicles affected

    A programming issue may prevent the airbag from deploying properly in a crash. The airbag control unit software will be upgraded.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT MAY DETECT A CRASH SIGNAL AND COMMAND DEPLOYMENT OR NON DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG
    Defect
    The airbag may not deploy properly during a crash due to a programming issue
    Remedy
    Upgrade the software in the Airbag Control Unit.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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