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Recalls, inspection results and owner complaints for the 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric, from official sources in the US, Canada and Europe. To check one specific car, enter its VIN or plate.
We checked recall campaigns for this vehicle, or for its model where the register works by model.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
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. Remedy: 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.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit. 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.
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. Remedy: 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.
We checked the EU Safety Gate for recall alerts naming this model and its production years.
Source: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC BY 4.0, © European Union
The battery monitoring software is defective and is unable to promptly detect thermal instability within the high-voltage battery leading to a fire. Production: 24.01.2018 - 15.07.2023. Types: OS; e4*2007/46*1259*01-*16.
An internal coolant leak in the EPCU (Electric Power Control Unit) may lead to coolant entering the electrical systems. As a result, it could cause a sudden loss of power, increasing the risk of an accident. Production: e4*2007/46*1259*: 17.06.2020 - 2.09.2020; e4*2007/46*1522*: 2.09.2020 - 7.12.2020. Types: e4*2007/46*1259*; e4*2007/46*1522*.
The oil supply to the engine may be interrupted, causing sudden damage to the engine. Moreover, the brake booster may fail, which would lead to a significantly higher braking effort, increasing the risk of an accident. Production: Kona: 14.12.2018 - 21.6.2020; i40: 20.12.2018 - 30.5.2020. Types: e4*2007/46*0263* (VF), e4*2007/46*1259* (OS).
Fuel filter paper can flow into and damage the high-pressure pump which can cause the engine to shut down, increasing the risk of an accident Production: 29.03.2018 – 8.10.2021. Types: e4*2007/46*1259*01.
An internal short-circuit may occur in the lithium-ion battery. This could increase the risk of fire. Production: 4 May 2018 – 2 March 2020. Types: e4*2007/46*1157*; Type: AEB5E11E11CZ1 (28kW); e4*2007/46*1259*, Types: OSF5E11E11B11 - OSF5E11E11D11 - OSF5E21E11B11 - OSF5E21E11D11.
Problems owners of this model reported to NHTSA, grouped by component.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain
Crash-test ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program.
Source: NHTSA (US Department of Transportation) · US public domain