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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 23V181000

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid | 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid | 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz | 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid | 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz | 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid | 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid — Trailer hitches

Published March 20, 2023 · Recall initiated: March 17, 2023

Summary

NHTSA records recall 23V181000, published March 20, 2023 and initiated March 17, 2023. Recalling firm: Hyundai Motor America; 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid | 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid | 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz | 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid | 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz | 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid | 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid — Trailer hitches.

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What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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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Recall details

Brand
HYUNDAI
Model
SANTA FE PLUG-IN HYBRID
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Lot
2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE PLUG-IN HYBRID | 2021 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID | 2023 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ | 2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE PLUG-IN HYBRID | 2022 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ | 2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID | 2020 HYUNDAI SANTA FE | 2019 HYUNDAI SANTA FE | 2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE | 2022 HYUNDAI SANTA FE | 2021 HYUNDAI SANTA FE | 2023 HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid | 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid | 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz | 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid | 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz | 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid | 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid — Trailer hitches recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V181000 on March 20, 2023. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HYUNDAI. Model: SANTA FE PLUG-IN HYBRID.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)