Hyundai Kona Ev: Potential Electrical Short In The Lithium-ion Battery
Hyundai is recalling 2,428 Kona EV and Ioniq EV vehicles in the United Kingdom due to a potential electrical short in the lithium-ion battery. The company will initially limit the vehicle's charge level, followed by a complete battery replacement. This is classified as a Class I recall, the most serious category.
- Recalling firm
- HYUNDAI
- Product
- Vehicles: HYUNDAI KONA EV, HYUNDAI IONIQ EV PE. Units affected: 2,428
- Reason
- Potential electrical short in the lithium-ion battery. Remedy: Initial step to limit the charge state followed by eventual complete replacement of the battery assembly.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2021-04-23
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/50637a0e-2139-433a-b4fe-b4f9cf7a8f83