NHTSA Campaign 22V626000

TRAILER HITCHES

Issued by Kia America, Inc. · Reported Aug 15, 2022 · 36,417 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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 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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
KIA TELLURIDE 2020 36,417
KIA TELLURIDE 2021 36,417
KIA TELLURIDE 2022 36,417

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V626000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.