Vehicle recall 20V748000 · December 1, 2020
Hyundai Kona Electric and Nexo
The Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) system may detect an abnormal sensor signal and as a result, may significantly reduce braking performance.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- 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
- 20V748000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 1, 2020
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Manufacturer campaign
- 199
- Owner notification
- January 25, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,176
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Electric › Control module › Software
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 (2019-2021): 2021, 2020, 2019
- Hyundai Nexo (2019-2020): 2020, 2019
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