2019–2023 Hyundai (4 models) Trailer Hitches Recall 23V181000 (Hyundai 244)

NHTSA recall 23V181000 (Hyundai recall 244) covers about 584,784 2019–2023 Hyundai (4 models) vehicles (trailer hitches), filed with NHTSA Mar 17, 2023. NHTSA lists a PARK-OUTSIDE advisory: owners should park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done.

Source: NHTSA campaign 23V181000 · 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.

584,784
vehicles affected (potential)
2019–2023
model years
Mar 17, 2023
filed with NHTSA
Park outside
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Trailer hitches

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.

The risk

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

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists May 16, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Hyundai recall number 244

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V181000 as 244. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "244 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
Hyundai Santa Cruz2022–2023—
Hyundai Santa Fe2019–2023All Santa Fe recallsYears to avoid
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid2021–2023—
Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid2022–2023—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Mar 17, 2023
Owner notification
May 16, 2023
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Hyundai Motor America

Check your VIN for 23V181000

  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 23V181000 is open, call any Hyundai dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V181000 or 244). 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 23V181000?

NHTSA recall 23V181000 (Hyundai recall 244) covers about 584,784 2019–2023 Hyundai (4 models) vehicles (trailer hitches), filed with NHTSA Mar 17, 2023. NHTSA lists a PARK-OUTSIDE advisory: owners should park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done. It covers 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.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V181000?

NHTSA's record for 23V181000 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 23V181000?

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 Hyundai dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 23V181000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed." NHTSA lists May 16, 2023 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Hyundai recall number for 23V181000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 244. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (244) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V181000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 23V181000, 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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