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Hyundai Kona 12-Volt Battery Cables May Short Circuit

NHTSA campaign 23V901000 · Reported Dec 26, 2023 · Hyundai Motor America

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A short circuit increases the risk of an engine compartment fire. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	23V901000
Reported to NHTSA	Dec 26, 2023
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor America
Part affected	Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2024
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Hyundai is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles because the 12-volt battery cables may chafe against the engine control module bracket. This chafing could cause the cables to short circuit, including during a crash. A short circuit increases the risk of a fire in the engine compartment. Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring to prevent the chafing.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 or your dealer to schedule the wiring sheathing installation.
3. The repair is free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 23V901000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2024 Hyundai Kona

Who to contact

Hyundai — official Hyundai recall lookup

Customer service: 1-855-371-9460

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Hyundai Electrical System Recalls Involving Battery Fires and Power Loss · all 23 Hyundai recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles. The 12-Volt battery cables may chafe against the engine control module bracket and short circuit during a crash.
Safety risk: A short circuit increases the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 252.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.