Vehicle recall 20V630000 · October 13, 2020
2019-2020 Hyundai Kona Electric
The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
Park affected vehicles outside, away from buildings, until they are repaired. This is the manufacturer’s safety advisory for this recall.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V630000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 13, 2020
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Manufacturer campaign
- 196
- Owner notification
- November 13, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,707
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery › Management system/energy control module (bms/becm) › Software; Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Hyundai Kona Electric (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
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