JAKARTA - Hyundai Motor Company Australia has officially announced a recall of 4,888 of their electric vehicles. Where, it consists of Kona production 2018-2023 and Ioniq output 2018-2022.
This step was taken because of the potential for interference in the software in the Battery Management System or Battery Management System (BMS). Of the total affected units, as many as 3,478 were Kona EVs, as reported by Drive, Monday, April 20.
Meanwhile, another 1,402 units are Ioniq EVs, and both models are known to be at risk of serious problems if they are not immediately addressed.
"Software issues in the Hyundai Kona and Ioniq Battery Management System (BMS) can cause electrical short circuits during charging or parking, resulting in vehicle fires," the statement in the document reads.
"Vehicle fires can increase the risk of injury or death for vehicle passengers, other road users, and people around the scene, and/or property damage," he continued.
This recall was announced on April 9, 2026 with details covering the Kona EV and Ioniq EV models from their respective production years. Hyundai ensures that all affected vehicle owners will be contacted directly through official letters.
As a handling step, consumers are asked to immediately schedule a visit to an official dealer. Later, the vehicle's battery will be checked for software updates or, if necessary, repaired on the battery cell without charge.
For more information, vehicle owners can contact Hyundai's customer service. Or you can also check the status of the vehicle through the VIN number on the official recall page.
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