Vehicle recall R/2026/128

Hyundai Kona recall: Some vehicles fitted with a high voltage battery may have internal cell voltage deviation

DVSA recall R/2026/128 names the Hyundai Kona. It was launched 4 May 2026. It covers vehicles built 24 January 2018 to 15 July 2023.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2026/128
Launched: 4 May 2026
Issued by: HYUNDAI
Manufacturer reference: 61D004
Vehicles: 25,056 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Some vehicles fitted with a high voltage battery may have internal cell voltage deviation. If this occurs it may result in the risk of an electrical short circuit inside the battery. Until the high voltage battery software has been updated we recommend the vehicle to be parked in a well ventilated area. The vehicle can be used as normal.

The fix

Hyundai has launched a Safety Recall to update the battery management system (BMS) software.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Hyundai Kona (KONA OS EV)	24 January 2018 to 15 July 2023	25,056

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Other recalls for these models

R/2026/146 Some vehicles may have an instrument cluster operational concern whilst driving the vehicle 2 April 2026, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Hyundai Kona, Hyundai Santa Fe
R/2024/172 The subject vehicles may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive. 20 May 2024, Hyundai Kona
R/2024/154 A risk of electrical short circuit within the engine compartment during a vehicle collision 29 April 2024, Hyundai Kona
R/2023/134 Subject vehicles may experience a loss of coolant within the electronic power control unit. 5 June 2023, Hyundai Kona
R/2023/067 Certain vehicles may experience a loss of braking assistance and brake performance may be reduced. 24 April 2023, Hyundai Kona, Hyundai i40
R/2023/068 Certain vehicles may experience a transmission malfunction resulting in a loss of drive. 10 April 2023, Hyundai Kona, Hyundai Santa Fe

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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