HYUNDAI KONA (2024) recall — Electrical System
Hyundai recalls certain 2024 Kona vehicles due to a short circuit risk in the 12-volt battery cables that could cause engine compartment fire during a crash.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A short circuit increases the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Hyundai is recalling specific 2024 Kona vehicles because their 12-volt battery cables may short circuit during a crash, potentially causing an engine fire. This affects vehicles that could be at risk if they experience a collision. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81746-hyundai-2024-kona-electrical-system-recall-fire-risk-from-short.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81746-hyundai-2024-kona-electrical-system-recall-fire-risk-from-short · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V901000
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“Hyundai 2024 Kona Electrical System Recall: Fire Risk from Short Circuits.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81746-hyundai-2024-kona-electrical-system-recall-fire-risk-from-short. Based on NHTSA recall #23V901000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V901000).
Why it’s dangerous
The 12-volt battery cables can chafe against the engine control module bracket during a crash, causing a short circuit. This short circuit increases the risk of an engine compartment fire, which could be serious in a collision.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2024 Hyundai Kona vehicles with the specific 12-volt battery cable configuration are affected. Drivers involved in crashes are at higher risk due to the potential for fire.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2024 Kona has a 12-volt battery cable that chafes against the engine control module bracket. The recall was notified to owners via mail on February 22, 2024.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Hyundai Customer Service
Call 1-855-371-9460 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
Schedule a Repair
Dealers will install protective sheathing over the wiring at no cost to fix the short circuit risk.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 252.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The 12-volt battery cables may chafe against the engine control module bracket during a crash, causing a short circuit that could lead to an engine compartment fire.
How do I know if my 2024 Kona is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it was manufactured with the specific 12-volt battery cable configuration that chafes against the engine control module bracket. The recall was notified to owners via mail on February 22, 2024.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall remedy does not specify a deadline for the repair; dealers will contact you to schedule the fix once you confirm your vehicle is affected.
Contact Hyundai
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V901000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 23V901000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 252. 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 #23V901000 (December 26, 2023)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.