4 recalls across 2 model years
The Hyundai Kona EV has 4 recalls covering the 2019 and 2021 model years, with the most serious being a 2021 issue where the electric power control unit can admit coolant onto its circuit board, causing a sudden loss of drive power while moving and raising the risk of a crash.
The 2019 model year has three recalls. Two involve the high-voltage battery, which can develop an internal short circuit that triggers a fire while the vehicle is parked, charging, or being driven. One of those battery recalls is a follow-on to an earlier repair campaign; vehicles that received a battery replacement under the prior repair do not need the second remedy. The third 2019 recall involves the integrated electronic brake system, where an abnormal sensor signal can sharply reduce braking performance, extend stopping distances, and illuminate a brake warning light on the dashboard.
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