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Hyundai Kona Electric recalled due to fire risk
Hyundai said 3,478 Kona Electric and 1,402 IONIQ EVs need a free software update or hardware fix after a battery management fault raised fire concerns.
- Hyundai Motor Company Australia initiated a nationwide recall for Kona and Hyundai IONIQ models due to a Battery Management System software fault that could trigger electrical short circuits while vehicles charge or remain parked.
- The fire risk prompted a global warning from the South Korean manufacturer concerning more than 100,000 potentially affected vehicles worldwide, weeks before the Australian recall announcement.
- Dealers will inspect 3,478 Kona units produced between 2018 and 2023, plus 1,402 IONIQ units made between 2018 and 2022, issuing software updates or hardware fixes at no cost to owners.
- Affected owners will be contacted by the manufacturer to schedule free diagnostic appointments at authorized dealers, though only 13 electric vehicle fires occurred in Australia since 2021 according to EV Firesafe.
- This safety action arrives almost five years after IONIQ vehicles in Australia required battery replacements due to a separate manufacturing defect, reflecting ongoing battery technology management efforts.
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