Kia & Hyundai recall 280,000 vehicles over fears they could catch fire if parked inside
AUGUST 2022 — Hyundai and Kia are telling owners of some of their large SUVs to park them outdoors and away from buildings after a series of fires involving trailer hitch wiring.
The automakers are recalling more than 281,000 vehicles in the U.S. because of the problem, but they haven’t figured out how to fix it yet. The automakers reported 25 fires or melting incidents in the U.S. and Canada caused by the problem, but no crashes or injuries.
The recalls cover more than 245,000 Hyundai Palisade and over 36,000 Kia Telluride SUVs from the 2020 through 2022 model years.
In documents posted Tuesday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the companies said debris and moisture can accumulate in a circuit board in the tow hitch wiring. That can cause an electrical short, which can lead to a fire.
Hyundai said that dealers will inspect the wiring and remove a fuse as an interim repair. Kia doesn’t have an interim repair. The companies say a final repair is being developed. In addition, dealers from both automakers have stopped selling the affected SUVs until repairs are made.
Hyundai & Kia Recalled Vehicles – Fire Risk
- 2020-2022 Hyundai Palisade
- 2020-2022 Kia Telluride
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V633000
Component(s): TRAILER HITCHES: Electrical Short: FIRE RISK
Potential Number of Units Affected: 245,030
Report Receipt Date: August 18, 2022
AUGUST 2022 — Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling 2020-2022 Hyundai Palisade vehicles potentially equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Hyundai 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. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. As an interim repair, dealers will inspect the tow hitch module and remove the fuse, as necessary, free of charge. The final remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to mailed October 17, 2022. Hyundai’s number for this recall is 235.
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V626000
Component(s): TRAILER HITCHES: Electrical Short: FIRE RISK
Potential Number of Units Affected: 36,417
Report Receipt Date: August 15, 2022
AUGUST 2022 — Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Kia 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. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 14, 2022. Kia’s number for this recall is SC247.
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