Hyundai Kona Electric recalled due to fire risk
Owners urged to park car out in open spaces and not fully recharge battery until EV fixedAn urgent recall notice has been issued for the Hyundai Kona Electric after it was found that the all-electric small SUV’s lithium-ion battery poses a potential fire risk.
A total of 796 vehicles are subject to the recall and owners are being asked to ensure their Kona Electric is not parked in a garage or other confined space, and that it is kept away from flammable materials and structures.
Owners of affected vehicles are also being asked to only recharge the battery up to 90 per cent of its capacity.
The recall notice issued by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) states that “the lithium-ion battery may have internal damage, or the battery management system (BMS) control software may cause an electrical short circuit after charging”.
“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,” the notice said.
The recall covers Kona Electric vehicles built across the 2018-2020 model years. A full VIN list of affected vehicles can be found here.
Hyundai Australia said it will notify affected owners, asking them to take their vehicle to an authorised Hyundai dealership “to have the battery diagnosed for a software update or battery cell rectification”.
Consumers can also contact Hyundai’s Customer Care Centre on 1800 186 306.
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