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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 20V748000

2019 Hyundai Kona Electric | 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric | 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric | 2019 Hyundai Nexo | 2020 Hyundai Nexo — Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: control module: software

Published December 2, 2020 · Recall initiated: December 1, 2020

Summary

NHTSA records recall 20V748000, published December 2, 2020 and initiated December 1, 2020. Recalling firm: Hyundai Motor America; 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric | 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric | 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric | 2019 Hyundai Nexo | 2020 Hyundai Nexo — Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: control module: software.

What's the hazard

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Nexo Fuel Cell and 2019-2021 Kona Electric vehicles. The Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) system may detect an abnormal sensor signal and as a result, may significantly reduce braking performance.

What to do

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the IEB software, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 199.

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Recall details

Brand
HYUNDAI
Model
KONA ELECTRIC
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Lot
2019 HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC | 2020 HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC | 2021 HYUNDAI KONA ELECTRIC | 2019 HYUNDAI NEXO | 2020 HYUNDAI NEXO
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric | 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric | 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric | 2019 Hyundai Nexo | 2020 Hyundai Nexo — Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: control module: software recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V748000 on December 2, 2020. Reported hazard: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Nexo Fuel Cell and 2019-2021 Kona Electric vehicles. The Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) system may detect an abnormal sensor signal and as a result, may significantly reduce braking performance.

What should I do if I have this product?

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the IEB software, free of charge. The recall began January 25, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 199.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HYUNDAI. Model: KONA ELECTRIC.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)