Hyundai Kona Electric (2019-2020): Electrical system
Recall 20V630000 · Oct 13, 2020 · Hyundai Motor America
6,707
vehicles affected
6,707
vehicles affected
Owners are told to park these vehicles outside, away from buildings, until they are repaired.
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V630000
- Date
- Oct 13, 2020
- Maker
- Hyundai Motor America
- Units affected
- 6,707
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Propulsion system > Traction battery > Management system/energy control module (bms/becm) > Software; Electrical system > Propulsion system > Traction battery
- Model years
- 2019-2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.
What can happen
An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai | Kona Electric | 2019-2020 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V630000?
1 model: Hyundai Kona Electric (2019-2020), about 6,707 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V630000?
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.
What can happen?
An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.