| NHTSA Recall # | 156616 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 20V748000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 199 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Supplier | HYUNDAI |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | KONA ELECTRIC |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTR |
| Date of notification | 25/01/21 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 07/08/26 |
| End date of manufacturing | 07/08/26 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 01/12/20 |
| Report created | 02/12/20 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 8176 |
| Defect summary | Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2020 nexo fuel cell and 2019-2021 kona electric vehicles. The integrated electronic brake (ieb) system may detect an abnormal sensor signal and as a result, may significantly reduce braking performance. |
| Consequence summary | Reduced braking power could lengthen the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will update the ieb software, free of charge. The recall began january 25, 2021. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 199. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |