Hyundai recalls 2020 Santa Fe vehicles with trailer hitches that may cause fire due to water accumulation on electrical components. Owners must park away from structures until repairs are completed.
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Hyundai is recalling certain 2020 Santa Fe vehicles with trailer hitches that could cause fire if water accumulates on the electrical board. This risk means owners should park their vehicles away from structures until the fix is done.
Water can build up on the electrical board inside the trailer hitch harness. This may cause a short circuit, leading to a fire while the vehicle is parked or moving.
Owners of 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles with trailer hitches installed as original equipment or purchased through a dealership are affected. Those who park near structures or in wet conditions are at higher risk.
Check if your 2020 Santa Fe has a trailer hitch installed as original equipment or purchased through a Hyundai dealership. The recall covers vehicles from 2019-2023 models.
Park your vehicle outside and away from structures until the repair is completed.
Call Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 to schedule a repair.
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.
Water accumulation on the electrical board inside the trailer hitch harness can cause a short circuit, leading to a fire.
Yes, you must park your vehicle away from structures until the repair is completed.
Your vehicle is affected if it's a 2020 Santa Fe with a trailer hitch installed as original equipment or purchased through a Hyundai dealership.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V181000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 23V181000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
