2018–2020 Hyundai Kona Ev
- Affected
- 796
- Category
- Cars
- Campaign
- 01D076
- Supplier
- Hyundai Motor Company Australia Pty Ltd
The defect
The Lithium-ion battery may have internal damage or the battery management system (BMS) control software may cause an electrical short circuit after charging.
The hazard
If an electrical short circuit occurs, this could result in a vehicle fire which can increase the risk of serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, bystanders and/or damage to property.
The remedy
Affected vehicles need to be parked in an open space and away from flammable materials and structures, that is, not in a garage.Consumers should only charge their vehicles up to 90% of its battery capacity. Hyundai Motor Company Australia will notify affected owners and invite them to take their vehicles to an authorised Hyundai dealership to have the EV Battery diagnosed for a software update or battery cell rectification.Affected consumers can find their nearest dealer by visiting https://www.hyundai.com.au/dealerFor further information, consumers can contact Hyundai's Customer Care Centre on 1800 186 306.
What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 796 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact Hyundai Motor Company Australia Pty Ltd to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
- Website:
- https://www.hyundai.com/au/en
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.