Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published October 13, 2020
Hyundai Kona Electric 2020: Fire Risk from Battery Short Circuit
Hyundai is recalling 2019-2020 Kona Electric vehicles with a risk of fire due to lithium-ion battery short circuits. Owners must park outside until repairs are complete.
“Hyundai Kona Electric 2020: Fire Risk from Battery Short Circuit.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79663-hyundai-kona-electric-2020-fire-risk-from-battery-short-circuit. Based on NHTSA recall #20V630000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V630000).
Hyundai Motor America recalled 2019-2020 Kona Electric vehicles due to a lithium-ion battery short-circuit risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Oct. 13, 2020. Dealers will update software and inspect or replace batteries free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Hyundai Kona Electric, 2019-2020
What to do
Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. They should park vehicles outside and away from structures until the repair is complete.
The hazard
An electrical short in the lithium-ion battery increases the risk of a fire, according to NHTSA records. The agency classifies this as a Class I recall.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Hyundai Motor America has 193 other recalls on file since July 11, 2014. Recent brand recalls include the 2026-09-11 Hyundai 2026 Ioniq 9 rear seat trap hazard and the 2026-07-14 Hyundai Kona seat belt failure risk. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Kia EV6 fire risk (2026-02-07), Chrysler Pacifica PHEV battery fire risk (2026-04-06), and Volvo EX30 high-voltage battery fire risk (2026-01-02).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle has a 2019-2020 model year and is a Kona Electric. The recall began November 13, 2020.
Brand
Hyundai
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Vehicle
Park your vehicle outside and away from structures until the repair is complete.
Contact Hyundai
Call Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 to schedule repairs.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the Battery Management System (BMS) software and inspect the Li-ion battery, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the repair is complete. The recall began November 13, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 196.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 31 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Hyundai
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V630000 — Hyundai Kona Electric 2020: Fire Risk from Battery Short Circuit
Hello,
I own a Hyundai Kona Electric 2020: Fire Risk from Battery Short Circuit that is covered by recall 20V630000 from Hyundai.
The official recall notice states: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the Battery Management System (BMS) software and inspect the Li-ion battery, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the repair is complete. The recall began November 13, 2020. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 196.
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.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 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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