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2020 Hyundai Kona Electric Recalls

3 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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Urgent NHTSA instruction

Park Outside advisory found

2 campaigns carry a Park Outside instruction. Read the highlighted campaign details below and confirm applicability to your VIN immediately.

Campaign 21V127000Campaign 20V630000

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NHTSA campaigns

3

Affected systems

2

Urgent advisories

Mar 1, 2021

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What the record says

This model year's count is above the Hyundai Kona Electric average of 2.3 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric recall campaigns

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Park outside and away from structures

NHTSA campaign 21V127000

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Reported Mar 1, 2021

What is recalled

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric and 2020 Ioniq Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.

Safety consequence

An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 20V748000

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

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Reported Dec 1, 2020

What is recalled

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 consequence

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

Manufacturer 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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details
Park outside and away from structures

NHTSA campaign 20V630000

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery › Management System/energy Control Module (bms/becm) › Software

Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Reported Oct 13, 2020

What is recalled

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona Electric vehicles. The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit.

Safety consequence

An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Hyundai Kona Electric model years

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2020 Hyundai Kona Electric recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric have?

This verified dataset contains 3 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2020 Hyundai Kona Electric?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology