Hyundai recalls Ioniq Electric and Kona Electric in Australia due to fire risk
Hyundai recalls Ioniq and Kona Electric vehicles for battery safety issue
Hyundai recalls Ioniq Electric and Kona Electric in Australia due to fire risk
Hyundai recalls Ioniq Electric and Kona Electric cars in Australia over a software glitch that could cause a fire risk. Learn about affected models and free repairs.
2026-04-11T05:54:16+03:00
2026-04-11T05:54:16+03:00
2026-04-11T05:54:16+03:00
Hyundai has issued a recall for Ioniq Electric and Kona Electric vehicles in Australia due to a potential fire risk. The problem stems from a possible software glitch in the battery management system (BMS) that could lead to a short circuit.The manufacturer states the defect might occur either during charging or while the vehicle is parked. If the fault manifests, there is a risk of fire, which could result in injuries, fatalities, or property damage.The recall affects 1,402 Hyundai Ioniq Electric vehicles built between 2018 and 2022, along with 3,478 Kona Electric units produced from 2018 to 2023.Owners will be contacted by the company and asked to visit official dealerships for inspection. Depending on the vehicle's condition, technicians will perform a software update or battery repair. All work will be completed at no cost. While this situation involves older models and not the new 2026 vehicles, it underscores the critical importance of safety monitoring for electric cars.
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Hyundai recalls Ioniq and Kona Electric vehicles for battery safety issue
Hyundai recalls Ioniq Electric and Kona Electric cars in Australia over a software glitch that could cause a fire risk. Learn about affected models and free repairs.
Michael Powers, Editor
Hyundai has issued a recall for Ioniq Electric and Kona Electric vehicles in Australia due to a potential fire risk. The problem stems from a possible software glitch in the battery management system (BMS) that could lead to a short circuit.
The manufacturer states the defect might occur either during charging or while the vehicle is parked. If the fault manifests, there is a risk of fire, which could result in injuries, fatalities, or property damage.
The recall affects 1,402 Hyundai Ioniq Electric vehicles built between 2018 and 2022, along with 3,478 Kona Electric units produced from 2018 to 2023.
Owners will be contacted by the company and asked to visit official dealerships for inspection. Depending on the vehicle's condition, technicians will perform a software update or battery repair. All work will be completed at no cost. While this situation involves older models and not the new 2026 vehicles, it underscores the critical importance of safety monitoring for electric cars.
