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HYUNDAI KONA OS EV — recall

Automotive · United Kingdom · 2026-05-04

Hyundai KONA OS EV: high voltage battery internal cell voltage deviation, risk of electrical fire

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-05-04
Manufacturer	HYUNDAI
Models affected	KONA OS EV
Units affected	25056
Defect	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.
Remedy	Hyundai has launched a Safety Recall to update the battery management system (BMS) software.
Recall number	R/2026/128
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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