2020–2022 Kia Telluride Trailer Hitches Recall 22V626000 (Kia SC247)

NHTSA recall 22V626000 (Kia recall SC247) covers about 36,417 2020–2022 Kia Telluride vehicles (trailer hitches), filed with NHTSA Aug 15, 2022. NHTSA lists a PARK-OUTSIDE advisory: owners should park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done.

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V626000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

Park outside: NHTSA safety advisory

NHTSA lists a park-outside advisory for this campaign. Owners should park affected vehicles outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.

36,417
vehicles affected (potential)
2020–2022
model years
Aug 15, 2022
filed with NHTSA
Park outside
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Trailer hitches

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2020-2022 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.

The risk

A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Apr 12, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Kia recall number SC247

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V626000 as SC247. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "SC247 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Kia Telluride2020–2022All Telluride recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Aug 15, 2022
Owner notification
Apr 12, 2023
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Kia America, Inc.

Check your VIN for 22V626000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 22V626000 is open, call any Kia dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V626000 or SC247). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 22V626000?

NHTSA recall 22V626000 (Kia recall SC247) covers about 36,417 2020–2022 Kia Telluride vehicles (trailer hitches), filed with NHTSA Aug 15, 2022. NHTSA lists a PARK-OUTSIDE advisory: owners should park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done. It covers certain 2020-2022 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.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V626000?

NHTSA's record for 22V626000 carries a park-outside advisory: owners should park outside and away from buildings and other vehicles until the recall repair is done.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V626000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Kia dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 22V626000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete." NHTSA lists Apr 12, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Kia recall number for 22V626000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as SC247. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (SC247) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V626000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 22V626000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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