2020 Hyundai Kona Electric

Key Technical Specifications

	Front Wheel Drive
	5
	N/A
	N/A
	Electric
	201 @ 3600
	290
	N/A
	Automatic

Warranty Info

Basic: 
        5 Years/100,000 km

Drivetrain: 
        5 Years/100,000 km

Corrosion: 
        5 Years/Unlimited km

Roadside Assistance: 
        5 Years/Unlimited km

Recall Info

US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
        20V630000

Mfg's Report Date:
        OCT 12, 2020

Component:
        ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Potential Number Of Units Affected:
        6707

Summary:
        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.

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.

Manufacturer Recall Number:
        196
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
        20V748000

Mfg's Report Date:
        NOV 30, 2020

Component:
        SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected:
        8176

Summary:
        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.

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.

Manufacturer Recall Number:
        199
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
        21V127000

Mfg's Report Date:
        FEB 28, 2021

Component:
        ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Potential Number Of Units Affected:
        4696

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.

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

Remedy:
        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. The recall is expected to begin April 30, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 200.

Manufacturer Recall Number:
        200