The Hyundai statement did not mention the other markets, the total number of additional vehicles it intends to recall or the dates of the recalls.
South Korea’s transport ministry said last week Hyundai will voluntarily recall its Kona EVs as a possible short circuit due to what may be faulty manufacturing of its high-voltage battery cells could pose a fire risk.
LG Chem Ltd, which supplies batteries for Kona EVs, said last week faulty battery cells were not the cause of fires in Kona EVs, and the exact cause had not been determined.
It said a re-enactment experiment conducted jointly with Hyundai had not led to a fire, so the fires could not be attributed to faulty battery cells. LG Chem declined on Monday to comment beyond what it said last week.
Recalled Kona EVs in South Korea will undergo software updates for all affected models and battery replacements of select models after inspections.
KB Investment& Securities said in a report on Monday it could cost Hyundai as much as 600 billion won ($522 million) if it offers battery replacements for the nearly 77,000 affected vehicles identified worldwide so far.
