Hyundai recalls 2020 Kona vehicles with potentially incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on certification labels, risking vehicle overload and crash. Owners must get new labels installed free by dealers.
An incorrect GAWR could result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Hyundai is recalling certain 2020 Kona vehicles because their certification labels might show an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating. This could cause the vehicle to be overloaded, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should contact Hyundai for free label updates.
The vehicle's certification label might show an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). This could cause the vehicle to be overloaded during normal use, increasing the risk of a crash. The issue violates federal safety standards for vehicle certification.
Owners of 2020 Hyundai Kona vehicles with potentially incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating labels are most at risk. The hazard affects vehicles that fail to meet federal safety standards for certification and tire selection.
Check if your 2020 Kona has a certification label with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating. The recall began March 2, 2020, and affects vehicles that fail to meet federal safety standards.
Call 1-855-371-9460 to get the recall information and schedule a label update.
Dealers will install new label stickers displaying the correct GAWR for free once you contact them.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install new label stickers displaying the correct GAWR over the affected areas of the certification label, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 187.
The certification label might show an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating, causing the vehicle to be overloaded and increasing crash risk.
Check if your 2020 Kona has a certification label with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating. The recall began March 2, 2020.
Contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 to schedule a free label update at a dealer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V022000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 20V022000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will install new label stickers displaying the correct GAWR over the affected areas of the certification label, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 187. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
