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Hyundai Kona I recalls: manufacturer campaigns

1 documented manufacturer recall: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaign: 1
of 6 versions affected: 2
official RappelConso notices: 5

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
1.0 T-GDI 120Petrol · 120 hp 1.6 T-GDI 177 4WD DCT7Petrol · 177 hp 1.6 CRDi 136 hybrid 48V DCT7Diesel · 136 hp Hybrid 141Hybrid · 141 hp	No documented recall
Electric 39 kWh 136Electric · 136 hp Electric 64 kWh 204Electric · 204 hp	Battery fire risk (Kona Electric)

Each campaign in detail

Battery fire risk (Kona Electric)
Manufacturer recall
Fires in electric Konas led Hyundai to launch a worldwide recall, linked to batteries supplied by LG; in France just over 3,000 vehicles are concerned (models produced from September 2017 to March 2020, according to Automobile Propre). A more recent recall of 104,011 vehicles built between January 2018 and July 2023 concerns the battery monitoring system; the repair is a BMS software update, with a battery replacement possible. Check with a Hyundai dealer using the serial number.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
Electric 39 kWh 136, Electric 64 kWh 204
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

2 July 2026 — Le logiciel de surveillance de la batterie est défectueux et est incapable de détecter rapidement l'instabilité thermique dans la batterie haute tension conduisant à un incendie.
Models or references
Kona voiture de tourisme.
Risk
Incendie
Official notice (new tab)
26 February 2026 — Une fuite interne de liquide de refroidissement dans l’epcu (electric power control unit) peut entraîner l’entrée d’un liquide de refroidissement dans les systèmes électriques. En conséquence, il pourrait causer une perte soudaine de puissance, augmentant le risque d’accident.
Models or references
Kona electrique (os ev) voiture de tourisme, véhicule électrique
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)
28 January 2026 — Le logiciel de transmission du véhicule n'active pas le mode d'urgence lorsqu'un défaut se produit. Cela peut entraîner une décélération brutale et inattendue, ce qui augmente le risque d'accidents et de blessures.
Models or references
Elantra, kona voiture particulière.
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)
8 August 2023 — Le papier filtre à carburant peut s’écouler et endommager la pompe à haute pression, ce qui peut provoquer l’arrêt du moteur, augmentant ainsi le risque d’accident.
Models or references
Kauai / kona (os) une voiture de tourisme.
Risk
Blessures
Official notice (new tab)
16 December 2021 — Un court-circuit interne peut se produire dans la batterie lithium-ion. Cela pourrait augmenter le risque d’incendie.
Models or references
Kona ev, ioniq ev voiture de tourisme électrique.
Risk
Incendie
Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Hyundai Tucson IV	0	2	4.0/5
Renault Captur II	0	1	5.0/5
Toyota C-HR I	0	2	4.5/5
Seat Arona I	3	1	4.5/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Hyundai Kona I had?

We have documented 1 manufacturer recall for the Hyundai Kona I: Battery fire risk (Kona Electric).

Which versions of the Hyundai Kona I are affected?

Affected versions: Electric 39 kWh 136 (1), Electric 64 kWh 204 (1). No documented recall for: 1.0 T-GDI 120, 1.6 T-GDI 177 4WD DCT7, 1.6 CRDi 136 hybrid 48V DCT7, Hybrid 141.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Hyundai Kona I?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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