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2020 Hyundai Kona recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Hyundai Kona — 2 with do-not-drive or park-outside advisories. The most recent was reported on April 28, 2021. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: KONA, KONA ELECTRIC.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2020 Hyundai Kona, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
21V301000April 28, 2021Engine
21V127000March 1, 2021Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction BatteryPark outside
20V748000December 1, 2020Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module › Software
20V630000October 13, 2020Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction BatteryPark outside
20V022000January 17, 2020Equipment › Other › Labels

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Engine (1) · Equipment (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 21V301000Manufacturer no. 203

Engine

Report received by NHTSA
April 28, 2021
Owner notification
August 24, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
158,493 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
KONA

Defect summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.

Safety risk

A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V301000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V127000Manufacturer no. 200

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
March 1, 2021
Owner notification
June 17, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4,696 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
KONA ELECTRIC

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V127000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V748000Manufacturer no. 199

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module › Software

Report received by NHTSA
December 1, 2020
Owner notification
January 25, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
8,176 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
KONA ELECTRIC

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V748000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V630000Manufacturer no. 196

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
October 13, 2020
Owner notification
November 13, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6,707 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
KONA ELECTRIC

Components: Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery; Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery › Management System/Energy Control Module (Bms/Becm) › Software

Defect summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V630000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V022000Manufacturer no. 187

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
January 17, 2020
Owner notification
March 2, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
477 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
KONA

Defect summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Kona vehicles. The certification label may indicate incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 567, "Certification" and 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Safety risk

An incorrect GAWR could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install new label stickers displaying the correct GAWR over the affected areas of the certification label, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 187.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V022000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: April 29, 2021.