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Hyundai EVs Recalled: Fire Risk Looms
10 Apr
Summary
- Nearly 5,000 Hyundai EVs recalled in Australia.
- Faulty battery software poses a fire risk while parked or charging.
- Affected models include Kona EV and IONIQ EV, with fixes underway.
Hyundai has initiated a recall affecting nearly 5,000 electric vehicles in Australia, part of a broader global initiative. The recall addresses a critical fault within the battery management software that can lead to an electrical short circuit. This malfunction poses a significant fire risk, particularly when the vehicle is recharging or parked.
The affected Hyundai models are the Kona EV, manufactured between 2018 and 2023, and the IONIQ EV, produced from 2018 to 2022. Owners of these vehicles will be contacted by Hyundai to arrange for an assessment. Dealers will then implement a necessary software update or hardware repair to rectify the identified fault.
This action follows a worldwide warning issued by the manufacturer for over 100,000 models and comes after previous battery-related recalls for IONIQ vehicles in Australia. Despite concerns, data indicates a low incidence of EV fires in Australia, with most attributed to external factors or collisions.
