Kona Electric battery recall (2018–2020)
at any mileage · High risk
model years 2018–2020 only
Signs: Fire risk with some LG cells — battery replacement campaign
Fix: Check recall status with the VIN (free)
free / recall
Engine: common problems, timing drive and oil
Electric (Hyundai / Kia)
Electric
12
model generations
3
known faults
717,000
new cars in the EU (2010–2025)
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Fuel: Electric. Timing drive: none (EV).
In our database this engine is fitted to 12 model generations, among them: Kia Niro, Hyundai Kona I, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Kia EV3, Hyundai Kona II and 6 more.
The most expensive known risk is ICCU / 12V charging unit (E-GMP): it usually appears at 20,000–160,000 km and costs €0–2,000 to fix.
Key facts
| Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Years | 2014–2027 |
| Timing drive | None (EV) |
Known engine faults
Faults that belong to the engine itself. They apply to every model with this engine, and each model has its own extra faults on its model page.
ICCU / 12V charging unit (E-GMP)
usually 20,000–160,000 km · High risk
model years 2021–2023 only
Signs: 'Check EV system', loss of power, 12V battery flat (Ioniq 5 / EV6 2021–2023)
Fix: Recall / software update; replace ICCU
€0–2,000
Reduction gear / motor noise
usually 60,000–200,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Whine or clunk
Fix: Inspect; oil change / repair
€100–1,500
Models with this engine
Model generations this engine is fitted to.
Hyundai Inster 2024–Hyundai Ioniq 2016–2022Hyundai Ioniq 5 2021–Hyundai Ioniq 6 2022–Hyundai Kona I 2017–2023Hyundai Kona II 2023–Kia EV3 2024–Kia EV6 2021–Kia EV9 2023–Kia Niro 2016–Kia Soul II 2013–2019Kia Soul III (e-Soul) 2019–
Common questions
What are the known problems with the Electric (Hyundai / Kia) engine?
The faults with the highest risk: ICCU / 12V charging unit (E-GMP) (20,000–160,000 km, €0–2,000).
Which cars have the Electric (Hyundai / Kia) engine?
Kia Niro, Hyundai Kona I, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Kia EV3, Hyundai Kona II and 6 more.
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026