Hyundai Kona recalls
Recalls to 31 Oct 2026, from DVSA's file. Each recall shows its own launch date.
DVSA lists 14 safety recalls naming the Hyundai Kona, launched from 2019 to 2026. Most recalls cover only cars built in certain dates or chassis number ranges, so check a specific car on GOV.UK's recall check.
Hyundai Kona recalls at a glance
- Recalls
- 14
- 2019 to 2026
- Latest recall
- 4 May 2026
- R/2026/128
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
Every Hyundai Kona recall
Newest first. The concern is the part or system affected, the defect is what can go wrong, and the remedy is what the manufacturer does to put it right.
Some vehicles fitted with a high voltage battery may have internal cell voltage deviation
R/2026/128, launched 4 May 2026, 25,056 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Some vehicles fitted with a high voltage battery may have internal cell voltage deviation. If this occurs it may result in the risk of an electrical short circuit inside the battery. Until the high voltage battery software has been updated we recommend the vehicle to be parked in a well ventilated area. The vehicle can be used as normal.
Remedy: Hyundai has launched a Safety Recall to update the battery management system (BMS) software.
Some vehicles may have an instrument cluster operational concern whilst driving the vehicle
R/2026/146, launched 2 April 2026. Also covers the Ioniq 5, Santa Fe
Defect: Some vehicles may face a concern where the instrument cluster panel may reboot during vehicle operation potentially resulting in a blank instrument cluster display screen.
Remedy: To correct this an ‘Over the Air ‘ software update to the vehicles will be deployed remotely.
The subject vehicles may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive.
R/2024/172, launched 20 May 2024, 759 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: On affected vehicles they may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive
Remedy: On all affected vehicles the transmission control unit software will be updated
A risk of electrical short circuit within the engine compartment during a vehicle collision
R/2024/154, launched 29 April 2024
Defect: On affected vehicles a risk of an electrical short circuit within the engine compartment during a collision
Remedy: On affected vehicles crush shields will be installed to protect the wiring
Subject vehicles may experience a loss of coolant within the electronic power control unit.
R/2023/134, launched 5 June 2023, 1,121 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: Subject vehicles may experience a loss of coolant within the electronic power control unit.
Remedy: Inspect the electronic power control unit and replace the component if required.
Certain vehicles may experience a loss of braking assistance and brake performance may be reduced.
R/2023/067, launched 24 April 2023, 187 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the i40
Defect: Certain vehicles may experience a loss of braking assistance and brake performance may be reduced.
Remedy: Visually inspect the tandem pump drive belt and mesh filter within the pump assembly and modify where appropriate. If the tandem pump drive belt is defective replace the pump and the drive belt.
Certain vehicles may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive.
R/2023/068, launched 10 April 2023, 376 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Santa Fe
Defect: Certain vehicles may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive.
Remedy: Conduct a software update to the DCT transmission control unit (TCU).
Some vehicles might experience the MIL (Malfunction indicator lamp) becoming illuminated on the vehicle instrument cluster and the high-pressure fuel pump may become damaged by glass fibre strands which have emanated from within the fuel filter assembly
R/2022/317, launched 14 November 2022, 64 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The MIL (Malfunction indicator lamp) may become illuminated on the vehicle instrument cluster and a low-pressure error code stored in the vehicle’s ECU. The high-pressure fuel pump may also become damaged by glass fibre strands which have emanated from within the fuel filter assembly.
Remedy: The fuel filter will be replaced with a revised part and the high-pressure fuel pump will be replaced if required.
POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY
R/2021/087, launched 23 April 2021, 1,214 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Ioniq
Defect: Potential electrical short in the lithium-ion battery.
Remedy: Initial step to limit the charge state followed by eventual complete replacement of the battery assembly.
IN THE EVENT OF eCALL TRIGGER THE VIN NUMBER INFORMATION MAY NOT BE SENT
R/2021/014, launched 22 February 2021, 1,879 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Santa Fe, Tucson, i20
Defect: The vehicle VIN information may not be registered correctly within the eCall unit.
Remedy: Register the VIN information within the vehicle by resetting the E-call unit and updating.
IF AN ABNORMALITY IS REGISTERED WITHIN THE IEB SYSTEM THAT MAY ILLUMINATE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON THE VEHICLE CLUSTER BRAKING PERFORMANCE MAY BE REDUCED
R/2020/382, launched 25 January 2021, 12,835 vehicles affected across the models it covers. Also covers the Nexo
Defect: If an abnormality is registered within the IEB system that might illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the vehicle cluster braking performance may be reduced.
Remedy: A software upgrade to the ESC (Electronic stability program) system.
THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY SYSTEM MAY HAVE A FAULTY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BMS)
R/2020/308, launched 16 October 2020, 1,672 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The high voltage battery system may have a faulty battery management system (BMS) or in extreme cases may exhibit internal damage to certain cells of the lithium-ion battery
Remedy: A software upgrade to the BMS inspection of lithium-ion battery data and if required replacement of a faulty battery module or complete battery assembly
BRAKE FLUID LINE AND A/C TUBE PIPES COULD BECOME DAMAGED AND LEAK
R/2019/115, launched 1 May 2019, 1,522 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: A right-front brake fluid line and a/c tube may become damaged and leak.
Remedy: The brake pipe and AC pipe will be inspected for damage. If the pipes are damaged they will be replaced.
THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT MAY DETECT A CRASH SIGNAL AND COMMAND DEPLOYMENT OR NON DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG
R/2019/001, launched 30 January 2019, 416 vehicles affected across the models it covers
Defect: The airbag may not deploy properly during a crash due to a programming issue
Remedy: Upgrade the software in the Airbag Control Unit.
Source: DVSA RecallsFile.csv, recalls launched from 1992 to October 2026, downloaded 31 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0.
What to do next
If you own a Hyundai Kona, check its registration on GOV.UK and ask a Hyundai dealer whether any recall work is outstanding. If you are buying one, ask the seller for proof the work was done, and run a Motoring Insider history check for finance, write-offs and the MOT history.