Hyundai Kona Ev recall: The high voltage battery system may have a faulty management system (BMS)
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- The high voltage battery system may have a faulty battery management system (BMS) or in extreme cases may exhibit internal damage to certain cells of the lithium-ion battery
- What to do
- Contact a Hyundai dealer to book the free repair. A software upgrade to the BMS inspection of lithium-ion battery data and if required replacement of a faulty battery module or complete battery assembly
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
The high voltage battery system may have a faulty battery management system (BMS) or in extreme cases may exhibit internal damage to certain cells of the lithium-ion battery
The fix
A software upgrade to the BMS inspection of lithium-ion battery data and if required replacement of a faulty battery module or complete battery assembly
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kona Ev | 31 Jan 2018 | 20 Mar 2020 | 1,672 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 16 October 2020. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.