NHTSA Recall 23V181000: Trailer hitches
Park outside Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 584,784 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Hyundai Santa Cruz.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V181000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 244 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | March 17, 2023 |
| Owner notification | May 16, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 risk
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V181000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Santa Cruz | 2022, 2023 |
| Hyundai Santa FE | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Hyundai Santa FE Plug-In Hybrid | 2022, 2023 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.