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Update: Hyundai Kona Electric Recalled Again Over Fire Risk
Hyundai is recalling 2019-2020 Kona Electric Vehicles which were manufactured with lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries that may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Hyundai is notifying owners, and as an interim action, owners have the option to follow the provided instructions to perform a battery update through the vehicle’s infotainment system or request a Hyundai dealer to provide the update. Once parts are available, dealers will inspect the Battery System Assembly (BSA), and replace it if necessary, free of charge.
“Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the interim action is complete,” NHTSA said.
This recall began on April 9, 2021.
What’s the Problem?
This recall affects Hyundai Kona electric vehicles from model years 2020-2021, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
“The lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery may short-circuit,” NHTSA said. “An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire.”
Hyundai is notifying owners and dealers will update the Battery Management System (BMS) software and inspect the Li-ion battery, replacing it if necessary, free of charge.
In the meantime, owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the repair is complete.
This recall began on November 13, 2020.
Kermani v. Hyundai Motor America
A 2019 class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of Plaintiff Siamak Kermani, who leased a 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric from a Hyundai dealership in California. About a month after the lease was signed, Kermani returned to the dealership asking to purchase the vehicle. At the time, Kermani’s Kona had just 502 miles on its odometer.
Hyundai and Kermani worked out a sales agreement, which included Hyundai’s manufacturer’s warranty, as well as implied warranties that the 2019 Kona would be in the same working order as other non-defective Hyundai Kona vehicles. The agreement also included implied warranties that the 2019 Kona would perform as its manual described.
Despite these warranties, Kermani soon learned that the battery system contained “serious defects,” according to the lawsuit, and attempts to have the Hyundai dealership repair the problems failed.
The lawsuit was filed as a class action to give similarly situated Kona owners a chance to participate. By combining vehicle owners into one class, attorneys hope to help these vehicle owners achieve compensation they may otherwise fail to win on their own.
Hyundai Kona Battery Recalled Over Fire Hazard
Hyundai is recalling certain 2019-2020 Kona electric vehicles that were sold with a lithium-ion battery that may short circuit. “An electrical short in the Li-ion battery increases the risk of a fire,” NHTSA said. Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the repair is complete. This recall began on November 13, 2020.
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FAQs
Who can file a claim in the Hyundai Kona lawsuit?
Owners or lessees of affected Hyundai Kona vehicles who have experienced accidents, injuries, vehicle fires, or financial losses due to defects or recalls may be eligible to file a claim.
What compensation might plaintiffs receive in the Hyundai Kona lawsuit?
Plaintiffs may be entitled to compensation for vehicle repair costs, medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, diminished vehicle value, and other damages related to the defective components.
What are the safety risks associated with the Hyundai Kona defects?
The primary safety risks include vehicle fires caused by battery overheating, electrical malfunctions that may lead to sudden shutdowns while driving, and other system failures that can increase the likelihood of accidents.
What should I do if my Hyundai Kona is part of the recall?
If your Hyundai Kona is part of the recall, contact your dealership to schedule repairs or replacements. Hyundai should cover these repairs under the recall at no cost to you.
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Do I Have a Hyundai Kona Lawsuit?
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