NHTSA recall 20V-630: Electrical System

Hyundai Motor America · Reported October 13, 2020 · 1 affected model year

Electrical System recall

Park outside20V-630
October 13, 2020 · Hyundai Motor America
Problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.
Safety risk
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number20V630000
ManufacturerHyundai Motor America
Report dateOctober 13, 2020
ComponentElectrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery:Management System/Energy Control Module (BMS/Becm):Software
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles

2020 Hyundai Kona Electric3 recalls total

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