Model year 2021 · Hyundai

2021 Hyundai Kona recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Hyundai Kona. The most recent was reported on December 16, 2022. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: KONA, KONA ELECTRIC.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Hyundai Kona, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
22V941000	December 16, 2022	Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery › Thermal Management › Fluid/Coolant
21V301000	April 28, 2021	Engine
20V748000	December 1, 2020	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module › Software

Systems involved: Electrical System (1) · Engine (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 22V941000Manufacturer no. 239

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery › Thermal Management › Fluid/Coolant

Report received by NHTSA: December 16, 2022
Owner notification: March 22, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 853 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: KONA ELECTRIC

Defect summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021 Kona EV vehicles. The Electric Power Control Unit (EPCU) may have been improperly sealed and may leak coolant internally.

Safety risk

Coolant contacting the EPCU circuit board may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the EPCU, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 22, 2023. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 239.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V941000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V301000Manufacturer no. 203

Engine

Report received by NHTSA: April 28, 2021
Owner notification: August 24, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 158,493 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: KONA

Defect summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Elantra, 2019-2021 Kona and Veloster vehicles equipped with 2.0L Nu MPI engines. The piston oil rings may not have been properly heat-treated, which could result in engine damage.

Safety risk

A damaged engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, oil may leak onto hot exhaust components, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine, free of charge. In addition, Hyundai will deploy Piston Ring Noise Sensing System (PNSS) software. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V301000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V748000Manufacturer no. 199

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module › Software

Report received by NHTSA: December 1, 2020
Owner notification: January 25, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 8,176 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: KONA ELECTRIC

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

Reduced braking power could lengthen the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V748000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: December 19, 2022.