Hyundai Santa Cruz recall: Trailer Hitches
Official safety recall 23V181000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Santa Fe | 2020 | United States |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | 2021 | United States |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | 2022 | United States |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | 2023 | United States |
| Hyundai Santa Cruz | 2022 | United States |
| Hyundai Santa Cruz | 2023 | United States |
| Hyundai Santa Fe | 2019 | United States |
The problem
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.
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The official 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.