Hyundai Kona Os Ev: Some Vehicles Fitted With A High Voltage Battery May Have Internal Cell Voltage Deviation
Hyundai Kona EV Recall Summary Hyundai is recalling 25,056 Kona EV vehicles because their high-voltage batteries may develop internal cell voltage imbalances that could cause an electrical short circuit. Hyundai will fix this by updating the battery management system software. The vehicles are affected in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- HYUNDAI
- Product
- Vehicles: HYUNDAI KONA OS EV. Units affected: 25,056
- Reason
- Some vehicles fitted with a high voltage battery may have internal cell voltage deviation. If this occurs it may result in the risk of an electrical short circuit inside the battery. Until the high voltage battery software has been updated we recommend the vehicle to be parked in a well ventilated area. The vehicle can be used as normal. Remedy: Hyundai has launched a Safety Recall to update the battery management system (BMS) software.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2026-05-04
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/0dd9ecb8-3468-4667-9927-f2d1d831cbbe