Recall 23V181000 — TRAILER HITCHES Defect in 2019-2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE PLUG-IN HYBRID
RECALL This recall affects up to 584,784 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 23V181000 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Vehicles Affected | 584,784 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2019 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, 2020 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, 2021 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID, 2021 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, 2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE PLUG-IN HYBRID, 2022 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ, 2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID, 2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, 2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE PLUG-IN HYBRID, 2023 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ, 2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE, 2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID
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Defect Description
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Santa Fe, 2021-2023 Santa Fe HEV, 2022-2023 Santa Fe Plug-in HEV and Santa Cruz vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Safety Consequence
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed starting May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 244. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22V-633.
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