2Affected configurations shown3,555Potential units affected77.2%Latest completion context
What can happen
Safety consequence
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
What fixes it
Official remedy
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and verify whether the vehicle is equipped with a Genuine Kia accessory trailer tow hitch assembly. If equipped, dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC265.
Recall lifecycle
Repair completion history
Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.
2023-2
0.0%
2023-3
0.0%
2023-4
0.0%
2024-1
0.0%
2024-2
0.0%
2024-3
0.0%
2024-4
0.0%
2025-1
0.0%
Affected vehicles
Vehicle configurations connected to 23V179000
Owner action
Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.