OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE

NHTSA campaign 22V626000

NHTSA campaign 22V626000 covers 3 published year-and-model reports from 1 makes in this index and lists 36,417 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.

Report received August 15, 2022 · Snapshot September 21, 2026

URGENT CAMPAIGN FLAG

NHTSA records include a Park Outside advisory for at least one campaign associated with campaign 22V626000. Open the campaign and verify the VIN before operating or parking the vehicle.

01 / DEFECT RECORD

What NHTSA campaign 22V626000 says

NHTSA campaign 22V626000 identifies TRAILER HITCHES and states that A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Defect summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Telluride vehicles potentially equipped with a Genuine Kia 4-pin tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.

Consequence summary

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION

Remedy for NHTSA campaign 22V626000

For NHTSA campaign 22V626000, the filed corrective action says: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and a wiring harness extension. Dealers will also inspect and replace the tow hitch harness assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC247.

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and a wiring harness extension. Dealers will also inspect and replace the tow hitch harness assembly, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC247.

Owner notification: April 12, 2023
Filing manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Component groups: TRAILER HITCHES

03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES

Vehicles listed under NHTSA campaign 22V626000

RecallRoad links 3 year-and-model reports associated with NHTSA campaign 22V626000; the list reflects published source rows, not individual VIN coverage.

2022 Kia TellurideOpen model-year report →2021 Kia TellurideOpen model-year report →2020 Kia TellurideOpen model-year report →