Hyundai and Kia have issued a recall for 14 electric vehicles over a battery defect that could cause fires.
The affected models include six Hyundai Ioniq 5s from 2023-2024, seven Kia EV6s from 2022-2024, and one 2024 Kia EV9.
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The problem stems from misaligned electrodes in high-voltage battery cells supplied by SK On.
According to documents filed with the NHTSA, a quality deviation at the supplier is to blame.
The misalignment can create an internal short circuit, potentially igniting a fire whether the vehicle is parked or driving.
Owners are advised to park their cars outdoors and away from structures until repairs are completed.
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Kia will replace the entire high-voltage battery pack with one containing properly aligned cells.
Hyundai has not yet detailed its repair procedure, but a similar approach is expected given the identical issue and supplier.
Until the fix is applied, both automakers instruct owners to limit charging to 80 percent and park away from buildings.
While not explicitly stated, parking away from other vehicles is also recommended.
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Dealer notification letters were sent on July 6, and owner notifications will go out on August 7.
