Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #21V127000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V127000 by Hyundai Motor America. Affecting 2019-2020 kona electric and 2020 ioniq electric vehicles Includes 4,696 affected units, Lithium-Ion Battery May Short Circuit, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2019-2020 kona electric and 2020 ioniq electric vehicles
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.