Hyundai Kona Electric recalls
4 recall campaigns, model years 2019 to 2025. Each lists the fault, the risk, and the fix you are owed.
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Seat Belts: Rear/other:buckle Assembly
26V452000 · reported 14/07/2026
- The fault
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Kona Electric and 2026 Kona vehicles. The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.
- What it can cause
- A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Passengers are advised not to use the rear center seat until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 11, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 306. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 15, 2026.
Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery:management System/energy Control Module (bms/becm):software
20V630000 · reported 13/10/2020
- The fault
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.
- What it can cause
- An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module:software
20V748000 · reported 01/12/2020
- The fault
- 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.
- What it can cause
- Reduced braking power could lengthen the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Battery
21V127000 · reported 01/03/2021
- The fault
- 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.
- What it can cause
- 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.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, retrieved 4 August 2026.
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