A recakk notice for Hyundai Kona EV MY2018-202 supplied by Hyundai Motor Company Australia Pty Ltd
as the Lithium-ion battery may have internal damage or the battery management system (BMS) control software may cause an electrical short circuit after charging.
Hyundai Motor Company Australia Pty Ltd - Hyundai Kona EV MY2018-2020
PRA No.
2020/18621
Date published
18 Nov 2020
Campaign number
01D076
Product description
Hyundai Kona Electric Vehicle (EV)
Model Years 2018-2020
796 affected vehicles
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
See attached VIN list
What are the defects?
The Lithium-ion battery may have internal damage or the battery management system (BMS) control software may cause an electrical short circuit after charging.
What are the hazards?
If an electrical short circuit occurs, this could result in a vehicle fire which can increase the risk of serious injury or death to vehicle occupants, bystanders and/or damage to property.
What should consumers do?
Affected vehicles need to be parked in an open space and away from flammable materials and structures, that is, not in a garage.
Consumers should only charge their vehicles up to 90% of its battery capacity. Hyundai Motor Company Australia will notify affected owners and invite them to take their vehicles to an authorised Hyundai dealership to have the EV Battery diagnosed for a software update or battery cell rectification.
Affected consumers can find their nearest dealer by visiting https://www.hyundai.com.au/dealer
For further information, consumers can contact Hyundai’s Customer Care Centre on 1800 186 306.
Supplier
Hyundai Motor Company Australia Pty Ltd
Traders who sold this product
Authorised Hyundai dealers
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
- 1 December 2018 - 29 February 2020
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications is the responsible regulator for this recall.
