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Battery recalls

Hyundai
Kona Electric and Ioniq Electric

The one where the answer really was a complete new pack.

At a glance

  • Campaigns. 2
  • First. 20V-630
  • Latest. 21V-127
  • Where these come from. The federal recall record, not a forum
20V-630
2019 to 2020Battery management software and an inspection.
21V-127
2019 to 2020 Kona Electric and 2020 Ioniq Electric · 4,694 unitsThe anode tab may be folded, which can allow lithium plating to contact the cathode and cause a short. Remedy was interim software, then replacement of the battery system assembly. Full pack replacement began 30 April 2021.

What was actually done

The cells came from LG Energy Solution's Nanjing plant.

If you are buying one

A Kona Electric of this vintage with the pack replaced is arguably a better buy than one without, because the clock on the pack restarted.

Campaign numbers and remedy text from the NHTSA recall record. Look up a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Read 16 September 2026.

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