Kia recalls 2020-2022 Telluride vehicles with certain trailer hitches that may cause fire due to debris and moisture buildup on the harness. Owners must park away from structures until repairs are done.
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Kia is recalling 2020-2022 Telluride vehicles with specific trailer hitches that could cause fire from debris and moisture buildup. This risk means owners should park away from structures until the repair is completed.
Debris and moisture can accumulate on the tow hitch harness module's printed circuit board, causing an electrical short. This short may lead to a fire while the vehicle is parked or in motion.
Owners of 2020-2022 Kia Telluride vehicles with the specific trailer hitch harness installed as original equipment or purchased through a Kia dealership are affected. Those who park near structures or use the hitch while driving are at higher risk.
Check if your 2020-2022 Telluride has a Genuine Kia 4-pin tow hitch harness installed as original equipment or purchased through a Kia dealership. The recall covers vehicles where this harness was part of the original setup or bought as an accessory.
Move your vehicle to a location away from buildings or other structures until the repair is completed.
Reach out to Kia at 1-800-333-4542 to schedule a free repair for the hitch harness.
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.
Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module's printed circuit board can cause an electrical short, which may lead to a fire.
Yes, you should park your vehicle away from structures until the repair is completed. The recall does not require immediate discarding of the vehicle.
Your 2020-2022 Telluride is affected if it has a Genuine Kia 4-pin tow hitch harness installed as original equipment or purchased through a Kia dealership.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V626000 — Kia Kia Hello, I own a Kia that is covered by recall 22V626000 from Kia. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
