| Headline | Alert: A12 / 01534/20 – HYUNDAI KONA EV | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | 20 November 2020 | |
| Country of origin | South Korea | |
| reporting country | Portugal | |
| Description | Certain cells of the high-voltage lithium-ion battery and the control software of the battery management system may be defective. As a result, an electrical short circuit may occur after fully charging the battery, increasing the risk of fire.. | |
| Brand | Hyundai | |
| Model | Kona EV | |
| Affects | Array | |
| Access | Physical | |
| System | Cells and battery management system | |
| Source | https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/consumers_safety/safety_products/rapex/alerts/?event=viewProduct&reference=A12/01534/20&lng=en | |
| Risk | Grave | |
| Alert number | A12 / 01534/20 |
