Hyundai Ioniq EV PE, Kona EV Recall R/2021/087: Potential Electrical Short In The Lithium-ion Battery, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 23 Apr 2021
- Launched
- 1,214
- vehicles in the UK
- KONA 11D043/IONIQ 11D044
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Hyundai recalled Ioniq EV PE, Kona EV vehicles built between 1 May 2018 and 31 March 2020. Potential electrical short in the lithium-ion battery. The recall notice describes the fix as: initial step to limit the charge state followed by eventual complete replacement of the battery assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Potential electrical short in the lithium-ion battery.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY Defect: Potential electrical short in the lithium-ion battery. Remedy: Initial step to limit the charge state followed by eventual complete replacement of the battery assembly.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: potential electrical short in the lithium-ion battery.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: initial step to limit the charge state followed by eventual complete replacement of the battery assembly.
Are You Affected?
Ioniq EV PE, Kona EV built between 1 May 2018 and 31 March 2020 may be included. Hyundai estimates 1,214 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 KONA 11D043/IONIQ 11D044 or the DVSA reference R/2021/087. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Kona EVThe high voltage battery system may have a faulty management system (bms) | Urgent | R/2020/308 |
This is one of 102 Hyundai recalls in DVSA’s data. The Hyundai recall launched before it was R/2021/035 on 8 Mar 2021, for the abs/esc control unit may short circuit. The one launched after it was R/2021/219 on 12 Jul 2021, for the ABS control unit printed circuit board could experience an electrical short under…. You can also see every Hyundai recall, the Hyundai Kona recall history and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/087, launched 23 April 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.