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Hyundai Recalls 5,000 EVs in Australia Over Battery Fault

4/10/2026

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Hyundai Motor Company announced a recall in Australia for nearly 5,000 electric vehicles due to a battery management software fault.
The recall covers the Kona Electric (Kona EV) 2018–2023 and the Ioniq Electric (Ioniq EV) 2018–2022.
The recall follows a global warning affecting over 100,000 cars.
The Australian federal transport department will contact drivers for assessments.
There have been 13 electric vehicle fires in Australia from 2021 to March 2026.

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Story summary

Hyundai Motor Company announced a recall in Australia for nearly 5,000 electric vehicles due to a battery management software fault.
The recall covers the Kona Electric (Kona EV) 2018–2023 and the Ioniq Electric (Ioniq EV) 2018–2022.
The recall follows a global warning affecting over 100,000 cars.
The Australian federal transport department will contact drivers for assessments.
There have been 13 electric vehicle fires in Australia from 2021 to March 2026.