NHTSARecalled Mar 1, 2021 · #21V127000
Lithium-Ion Battery May Short Circuit
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect, Fire risk when parked
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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. An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.
Product details
- Product
- Lithium-Ion Battery May Short Circuit
- 2020 Ioniq Electric
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
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.