2023 Hyundai Santa Fe · recalls
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe recalls
NHTSA lists 1 recall that include the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. It is 23V-181, filed Mar 17, 2023 for the trailer hitches.
- 1recalls
- 1systems
- 207owner complaints
Newest recall or investigation Mar 17, 2023 · checked Sep 22, 2026
Whether your car is included depends on its VIN, and a finished repair drops it off the list. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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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.
Risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
1 of the 207 owner complaints on this car cite the trailer hitches.
Complaints with no recall behind them
The systems owners of the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe complain about most that none of these recalls covers, as of Sep 22, 2026. A problem can be widespread without being a safety defect NHTSA can order fixed.
- Transmission and drivetrain: 44 complaints, no recall
- Electrical: 36 complaints, no recall
- Collision avoidance: 35 complaints, no recall
- Engine: 35 complaints, no recall
- Brakes: 22 complaints, no recall
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