Hyundai Kona EV, Kona HEV, Nexo Recall R/2020/382: If An Abnormality Is Registered Within The Ieb System That May Illuminate The Malfunction…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 Jan 2021
- Launched
- 12,835
- vehicles in the UK
- 01D102
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled Kona EV, Kona HEV, Nexo vehicles built between 13 December 2017 and 18 November 2020. 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. The recall notice describes the fix as: a software upgrade to the ESC (Electronic stability program) system. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 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 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.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: 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.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: a software upgrade to the ESC (Electronic stability program) system. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Kona EV, Kona HEV, Nexo built between 13 December 2017 and 18 November 2020 may be included. Hyundai estimates 12,835 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 01D102 or the DVSA reference R/2020/382. 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 EVThe high voltage battery system may have a faulty management system (bms) | Urgent | R/2020/308 | |
| Tucson NX4EThe subject vehicles may experience a loss of brake assistance and brake performance may e reduced. The foot brake will still operate but in a manner of a vehicle without a functioning brake booster (less assistance) | Urgent | R/2024/489 | |
| I40, IX35 EL, IX35 Fuel Cell, Santa FE and 2 moreA potential safety defect has been identified which could occur within the ABS control unit. The ABS control unit within the affected VIN range could experience an electrical short circuit | Urgent | R/2024/309 | |
| I30PDE, Tucson TLESubject vehicles may experience a loss of brake assistance and brake performance may be reduced | Urgent | R/2023/157 |
This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/2020/308 on 16 Oct 2020, for the high voltage battery system may have a faulty management system (bms). The one launched after it was R/2021/014 on 22 Feb 2021, for in the event of ecall trigger the VIN number information may not be sent. You can also see every Hyundai recall, the Hyundai Kona recall history, all recalls launched in 2021 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/382, launched 25 January 2021. 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.