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
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Hyundai Ioniq
2016–2022
1
engines covered
3
known faults
47,731
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
10
official recalls
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The Hyundai Ioniq was built from 2016 to 2022.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 3 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
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.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (6.0 %), tyres and wheels (4.8 %), brakes (2.6 %). It fails less often than average on: tyres and wheels.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric (Hyundai / Kia) | Electric | None (EV) | — |
Faults by engine
Electric (Hyundai / Kia)
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
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the Electric (Hyundai / Kia) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre rotationWheels | every 10,000 km | €20–45 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Drive unit oil checkTransmission | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Brake pads (regen-assisted)Brakes | usually at 80,000–160,000 km | €60–150 |
| Tyres (set of 4, EV-rated)Wheels | usually at 30,000–50,000 km | €450–900 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 47,731 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 0.9 % | 2.6 % | 3.7 % | 3.9 % | 4.3 % | 2.8 % |
| Suspension | 0.1 % | 0.2 % | 0.5 % | 1.1 % | 2.4 % | 2.4 % |
| Steering | 0.0 % | 0.1 % | 0.2 % | 0.3 % | 0.7 % | 0.8 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 3.3 % | 4.8 % | 5.6 % | 5.3 % | 5.5 % | 5.6 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 7.4 % | 6.0 % | 5.9 % | 8.0 % | 9.1 % | 10.0 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.3 % | 0.3 % | 0.3 % | 0.3 % | 0.4 % | 0.5 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.3 % | 0.3 % | 0.4 % | 0.7 % | 0.7 % | 1.2 % |
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (10). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- High voltage / charging Some vehicles may have a potential issue with one module within the high voltage battery which may have been manufactured with misaligned electrodes.07/09/2026 · R/2026/319
- High voltage / charging Some vehicles fitted with a high voltage battery may have internal cell voltage deviation15/06/2026 · R/2026/159
- High voltage / charging The vehicle charge port door outer panel may detach17/11/2025 · R/2025/457
- High voltage / charging The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become defective and stop charging the 12-volt battery which can result in the vehicle entering into a ‘failsafe’ driving mode.06/05/2024 · R/2024/164
- Other The vehicle identification number label may not have the correct maximum permissible laden mass printed on the VIN label.13/03/2023 · R/2023/041
- Gearbox The electronic parking pawl actuator system may disengage the park (p) position20/06/2022 · R/2022/160
- Other The accelerator function may not operate as intended when fully released01/02/2022 · R/2022/004
- Wheels / tyres Wheel nuts not tightened to correct specification08/12/2019 · R/2019/359
The other recalls (2) are listed in the app.
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. 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 07/10/2026