HYUNDAI IONIQ ELECTRIC (2020) recall — Electrical System
Hyundai recalls 2020 Ioniq Electric vehicles with potential lithium-ion battery short-circuit risk. Owners must park outside and follow battery update steps to prevent fire.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Hyundai is recalling 2020 Ioniq Electric vehicles due to a risk of fire from a lithium-ion battery short-circuit. This issue requires owners to park outside and update the battery system to prevent fire. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79658-hyundai-ioniq-electric-2020-electrical-short-risk-of-fire.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79658-hyundai-ioniq-electric-2020-electrical-short-risk-of-fire · Updated September 23, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V127000
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“Hyundai Ioniq Electric 2020: Electrical Short Risk of Fire.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79658-hyundai-ioniq-electric-2020-electrical-short-risk-of-fire. Based on NHTSA recall #21V127000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V127000).
Why it’s dangerous
A short circuit in the lithium-ion battery can lead to overheating and fire. This risk occurs when the battery is not properly maintained or updated.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the battery short-circuits and causes a fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2020 Ioniq Electric vehicles. The recall was notified to owners via letter mailed April 9, 2021, with final notifications sent June 17, 2021.
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What to do — step by step
Park Vehicle Outside
Owners must park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the battery update is complete.
Update Battery System
Owners can update the battery system through the vehicle's infotainment system or request a dealer to perform the update.
What NHTSA says to do
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the interim action is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and as an interim action, owners have the option to follow provided instructions to perform a battery update through the vehicle's infotainment system or request a Hyundai dealer to provide the update. Once parts are available, dealers will inspect the Battery System Assembly (BSA), and replace it if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk, and the interim action, with a letter mailed April 9, 2021. Final owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 200.
Questions people ask
Why is my Ioniq Electric being recalled?
The lithium-ion battery may short-circuit, increasing the risk of fire.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if you own a 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric vehicle. The recall was notified via letter mailed April 9, 2021.
What should I do if I have the affected vehicle?
Park your vehicle outside and away from structures, then update the battery system through the infotainment system or contact a dealer.
Contact Hyundai
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V127000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 21V127000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the interim action is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and as an interim action, owners have the option to follow provided instructions to perform a battery update through the vehicle's infotainment system or request a Hyundai dealer to provide the update. Once parts are available, dealers will inspect the Battery System Assembly (BSA), and replace it if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk, and the interim action, with a letter mailed April 9, 2021. Final owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 200. 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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Where this comes from
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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #21V127000 (January 3, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 23, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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