Hyundai · United States · Crit
Hyundai Kona Electric, Ioniq Electric: Electrical system — traction battery
Affects Hyundai Kona Electric, Ioniq Electric · 2019–2020 — about 5K vehicles.
The hazard
An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.
What to do
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.