--- title: "Hyundai, Kia Tells 567,000 Owners To Park Cars Outside Due to Fire Risk" date: "2023-03-24" modified: "2023-03-24" authors: - name: "Aaron Cole" job_title: "Contributor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/aaron-cole" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/hyundai-kia-tells-567000-owners-to-park-cars-outside-due-to-fire-risk" categories: - "Hyundai News" - "Kia News" - "News" - "News by Brand" --- # Hyundai, Kia Tells 567,000 Owners To Park Cars Outside Due to Fire Risk ![]() Owners of more than 567,000 [Hyundai]() and [Kia]() vehicles are being told to park their cars outside because of a defect in the towing harness that could result in a fire. The vehicles included in the recall include 2019-2023 [Hyundai Santa Fe]() and Santa Fe Hybrids, 2022-2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz, and 2022-2023 Kia Carnival models. In paperwork filed with federal regulators, the automaker said it is aware of one fire related to the defect and five reports of heat-related damage. Hyundai said wiring in the tow harness can become wet, causing a short circuit in the electronics that could create a fire. The move follows a similar recall of more than 245,000 Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride, and [Kia Sorento SUVs]() with a similar issue, which was announced last year. Hyundai and Kia said they would notify owners beginning May 16 when to bring their SUVs, trucks, and vans into a dealer for a free fix. Kia owners will receive new hardware while Hyundai says it will inspect the hitches and wiring and install “interim” parts and pull affected fuses until a permanent fix can be completed. The affected models will have those circuit boards replaced with more water-resistant boards. Vehicles assembled after March 13 are not affected by the recall. The notice applies only to models equipped from the factory with a tow package installed by the manufacturer. Hyundai said owners can contact the manufacturer to determine if their vehicle is at risk by calling the automaker at 855-371-9460 or by entering their VIN at NHTSA.gov. The recall is the latest for Hyundai, which has had a difficult 2023 so far. The automaker admitted that [some children were found]() working at two of its Alabama suppliers after a report last year that “dozens” of underage workers were found at the facilities last year, and thousands of Hyundai and Kia vehicles were deemed [uninsurable due to high theft rates](). *Got a tip? Send it in to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Aaron began his career in journalism when the news was printed on dead trees and thrown on driveways. A graduate of the University of Utah, he began his career as a sportswriter and has covered news for over a decade. ### Author social links [Twitter]() [Instagram]()