KNOWN FAULT · Hyundai

Battery wiring on the Kona II that can short-circuit after a crash

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Engine / equipment: Second-generation Hyundai Kona
Period mentioned: 2023–2024
Symptoms: No symptoms in normal use; after an accident the battery wiring can short-circuit and overheat the engine bay.
Possible cause described: Austria’s ÖAMTC published the recall of 751 Kona built from 21/3/2023 to 5/1/2024: the garage reworks the battery wiring in about 30 minutes. In the US the 2024 Kona also had campaigns for a 12 V battery cable that could rub against a bracket.
Check for the garage: Check by VIN at the dealer that the campaign has been done.
Cost cited in the source: Free under the recall.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

Free under the recall.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Check by VIN at the dealer that the campaign has been done.

What are the symptoms?

No symptoms in normal use; after an accident the battery wiring can short-circuit and overheat the engine bay.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Find garages near you and, before you say yes, check whether the quote is reasonable.

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