Recall 21V127000: 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric, 2019–2020 Hyundai Kona Electric

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Park outside: NHTSA and the manufacturer advise owners to park these vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed.

Report date
Mar 1, 2021
Vehicles affected
4,696
Models
2
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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.

The risk

An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.

The fix

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.

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
21V127000
Manufacturer campaign
200
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Owner letters
Jun 17, 2021
Components
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery (Electrical System)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology