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Hyundai — Kauai (OS EV), Kauai (OS HEV)

Model year: 2018 ~ 2020.

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles

Hazard: There is a possibility of a motor signal error from the integrated electric brake. This can lead to reduced braking power, increasing the risk of an accident.

Origin
Republic of Korea

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 2093 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? This notice is about some Hyundai cars made in South Korea. A problem may make the brakes work less well.

What's happening? Some cars might have a mistake in the electric brake system. This could make the brakes weaker and cause accidents.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive one of these Hyundai cars in Portugal, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Ireland, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, or Slovenia, this could affect you.

What should I do? Take your car to a Hyundai dealer right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about safety.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: There is a possibility of a motor signal error from the integrated electric brake. This can lead to reduced braking power, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Republic of Korea

First published
December 18, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002685

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What is this product recall alert about?
Hyundai — Kauai (OS EV), Kauai (OS HEV). Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: There is a possibility of a motor signal error from the integrated electric brake. This can lead to reduced braking power, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Republic of Korea
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 18, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Portugal, Bulgaria, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Ireland, THE NETHERLANDS, Poland, Sweden, and Slovenia.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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