4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Posted on: 2020-10-14
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2020-10-14
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2020-12-02
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Posted on: 2021-03-02
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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 are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the interim action is complete. 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.