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🧸 Product FR June 8, 2021

hyundai — kauai (os ev) voiture de tourisme

certaines cellules de la batterie lithium-ion haute tension pourraient être défectueuses et le logiciel de contrôle du système de gestion de la batterie pourrait être défectueux. en conséquence, un court-circuit électrique peut se produire après avoir complètement chargé la batte...

Hyundai Kauai (e-SUV) passenger vehicle Type: automobiles and means of transport

Category
cars, motorcycles, scooters
Hazard
fire

Some high-voltage lithium-ion battery cells and the battery management system software may be defective. This could cause an electrical short after a full charge, increasing the risk of fire.

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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1940 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.
📈 Timeline
135 days in total
May 19, 2026 October 1, 2026
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What is this? Hyundai tells owners of the Kauai electric car that some high-voltage lithium-ion battery cells and the battery-control software may be faulty. A short circuit could happen after a full charge, raising the risk of fire.

What's happening? Hyundai has found the problem and is fixing it. They will update the battery software and, if needed, replace the battery cells.

Does this affect me? This notice covers all Hyundai Kauai electric cars sold in France.

What should I do? Contact your nearest Hyundai dealer to arrange a free safety check and any repairs. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have health concerns from smoke or fumes.

🤖 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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Brand(s) / product name(s)
hyundai
Agency-published detail

Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: incendie · certaines cellules de la batterie lithium-ion haute tension pourraient être défectueuses et le logiciel de contrôle du système de gestion de la batterie pourrait être défectueux. en conséquence, un court-circuit électrique peut se produire après avoir complètement chargé la batterie li-ion, ce qui augmente le risque d’incendie.

First published
June 8, 2021
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48833/rapex

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
hyundai — kauai (os ev) voiture de tourisme. Hyundai Kauai (e-SUV) passenger vehicle Type: automobiles and means of transport · Category: cars, motorcycles, scooters · Hazard: fire · Some high-voltage lithium-ion battery cells and the battery management system software may be defective. This could cause an electrical short...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 8, 2021 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ 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 rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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