Hyundai Kona EV Recall R/2020/308: The High Voltage Battery System May Have A Faulty Management System (Bms), Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Oct 2020
- Launched
- 1,672
- vehicles in the UK
- 01D076
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled Kona EV vehicles built between 31 January 2018 and 20 March 2020. 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. The recall notice describes the fix as: 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. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY SYSTEM MAY HAVE A FAULTY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BMS) 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
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the high voltage battery system may have a faulty management system (bms).
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: 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. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Kona EV built between 31 January 2018 and 20 March 2020 may be included. Hyundai estimates 1,672 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Hyundai, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Hyundai.
- Book with any franchised Hyundai dealer, quoting the campaign code 01D076 or the DVSA reference R/2020/308. See how to get a Hyundai recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ioniq EV PE, Kona EVPotential electrical short in the lithium-ion battery | Low | R/2021/087 | |
| Kona EV, Kona HEV, NexoIf an abnormality is registered within the ieb system that may illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp on the vehicle cluster braking performance may be reduced | Urgent | R/2020/382 | |
| Ioniq 5Some vehicles may have a potential issue with one module within the high voltage battery which may have been manufactured with misaligned electrodes | Urgent | R/2026/319 | |
| Ioniq AE EVSome vehicles fitted with a high voltage battery may have internal cell voltage deviation | Urgent | R/2026/159 | |
| Kona OS EVSome vehicles fitted with a high voltage battery may have internal cell voltage deviation | Urgent | R/2026/128 |
This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/2020/223 on 4 Sep 2020, for the anti-lock brake system module remains energized when vehicle is turned off. The one launched after it was R/2020/382 on 25 Jan 2021, for if an abnormality is registered within the ieb system that may illuminate the malfunction…. You can also see every Hyundai recall, the Hyundai Kona recall history, all recalls launched in 2020 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/308, launched 16 October 2020. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.