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🔥 Park outside until fixed🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 21V127📅 Mar 2, 2021

2019–2020 Hyundai Kona Electric & 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
21V127000
Manufacturer recall #
200
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Vehicles affected
4,696
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Owner phone
1-855-371-9460
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 17, 2021
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 21V127 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 21V127?

2019–2020 Hyundai Kona Electric & 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric. 4,696 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Hyundai dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-855-371-9460.