OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE
NHTSA campaign 23V181000
NHTSA campaign 23V181000 covers 6 published year-and-model reports from 1 makes in this index and lists 584,784 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.
Report received March 17, 2023 · Snapshot September 21, 2026
NHTSA records include a Park Outside advisory for at least one campaign associated with campaign 23V181000. Open the campaign and verify the VIN before operating or parking the vehicle.
01 / DEFECT RECORD
What NHTSA campaign 23V181000 says
Defect summary
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.
Consequence summary
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION
Remedy for NHTSA campaign 23V181000
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.
- Owner notification
- May 16, 2023
- Filing manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Component groups
- TRAILER HITCHES
03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES