HYUNDAI — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2026-04-09
HYUNDAI was recalled in Australia on 2026-04-09. A software issue in the Battery Management System (BMS) may cause an electrical short circuit while charging or parked leading to a vehicle fire. A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders, …
| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2026-04-09 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Models affected | Kona EV (OS) |
| Model year | 2018 - 2023 |
| Units affected | 3478 |
| Defect | A software issue in the Battery Management System (BMS) may cause an electrical short circuit while charging or parked leading to a vehicle fire. A vehicle fire could increase the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders, and/or damage to property. |
| Remedy | Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted in writing by Hyundai Motor Company Australia asking them to schedule an appointment with an Authorised Hyundai Dealer as soon as possible to have the EV Battery diagnosed for a Software update or Battery Cell rectification, free of charge. |
| Recall number | REC-006586 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
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