Hyundai Palisade Tow Hitch Wiring Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 22V633000 · Reported Aug 18, 2022 · Hyundai Motor America

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Owners are told to park outside and away from buildings until the repair is complete. A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

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Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V633000
Reported to NHTSA	Aug 18, 2022
Manufacturer	Hyundai Motor America
Part affected	Trailer Hitches
Vehicles covered	3 model/year combinations, model years 2020–2022
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	Yes — fire risk
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On vehicles with a factory or dealer-installed tow hitch wiring harness, dirt and moisture can build up on the circuit board inside it. This buildup can cause an electrical short, which can lead to a fire while the vehicle is parked or being driven.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 2. Park outside and away from structures until repaired, and contact a Hyundai dealer (1-855-371-9460) for the fix. 3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V633000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (3)

2020 Hyundai Palisade
2021 Hyundai Palisade
2022 Hyundai Palisade

Who to contact

Hyundai — official Hyundai recall lookup

Customer service: 1-855-371-9460

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Hyundai Tow Hitch Wiring Recalls and Park Outside Instructions · all 3 Hyundai recalls in this area

Other Hyundai Palisade recalls

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Mar 17, 2026Hyundai Palisade and Palisade Hybrid Power Seats May Trap Peoplehigh
Jan 27, 2026Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Instrument Display May Failmedium
Jan 23, 2026Hyundai Palisade Third-Row Airbag May Deploy Wronghigh
Sep 12, 2025Hyundai Palisade seat belt buckles may not latchhigh
May 6, 2025Hyundai Palisade Oil Pump Fire Riskcritical

All 16 Palisade recalls

Official notice

Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling 2020-2022 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.
Safety risk: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 235.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.