2021-2022 Hyundai Palisade Trailer Hitch Recall (22V633)
Hyundai Motor America · 244,980 vehicles · Reported August 18, 2022
Hyundai Motor America is recalling 244,980 2021-2022 Hyundai Palisade vehicles. 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. A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. Park outside and away from buildings until it is repaired.
Recall 22V633 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V633000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 235 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | August 18, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Vehicles | 2021-2022 Hyundai Palisade |
| Units affected | 244,980 |
| Component | Trailer Hitches |
| Safety risk | A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2022 Hyundai Palisade in recall 22V633?
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.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2022 Palisade with recall 22V633?
Park it outside. NHTSA lists a fire risk for recall 22V633, so keep the vehicle away from buildings until it is repaired.
NHTSA lists this as a Park Outside recall because of a fire risk. Park the vehicle outside and away from buildings until the repair is done, even if you have not noticed any problem.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V633?
Recall 22V633 covers 244,980 vehicles: 2021-2022 Hyundai Palisade.
NHTSA lists 244,980 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | Hyundai | Palisade |
What is the fix for the Palisade trailer hitch recall?
Yes. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.
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.
When was recall 22V633 announced?
Hyundai Motor America reported recall 22V633 to NHTSA on August 18, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as May 18, 2023.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| August 18, 2022 | Hyundai Motor America filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V633000. |
| May 18, 2023 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 50 months ago. If your Palisade was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Palisade is part of recall 22V633?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V633 is open on your Palisade, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 22V633000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Palisade owners do about recall 22V633?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V633000 applies to your Palisade.
- Park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done.
- Call a Hyundai dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any trailer hitches symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Palisade owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 743 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 128 of them about the other equipment.
Since recall 22V633 was reported on August 18, 2022, owners have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA about the other equipment on these vehicles. 13 of them (13%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the other equipment and were received on or after August 18, 2022, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related other equipment issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 743 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 128 of them involve the other equipment. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Hyundai Palisade: 437 complaints in total, 82 about the other equipment
- 2022 Hyundai Palisade: 306 complaints in total, 46 about the other equipment
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
Driving on the highway, the sunroof exploded randomly. Glass blew up and out of the car, endangering anyone driving behind us. Glass also fell into the vehicle on myself and my pregnant wife. There were no warning lights or signs prior to this happening.
2022 Hyundai Palisade owner, NC, NHTSA complaint 11640373, filed February 3, 2025
Vehicle randomly burst into flames while parked and shut off in our driveway beside our home.vehicle is total loss. Fire department determined fire started driver side rear of vehicle in wiring. Diehl Hyundai of Sharon was the last dealer to proved service and closed the recall on this vehicle.
2022 Hyundai Palisade owner, PA, NHTSA complaint 11644831, filed February 25, 2025
The driver side wiper stopped working after heavy snow. The right side under carriage screw came out so it was hanging but eventually got torn off.
2022 Hyundai Palisade owner, KS, NHTSA complaint 11644930, filed February 25, 2025
Can recall 22V633 make my Palisade a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this trailer hitches recall means their Palisade qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Even an equipment recall can matter in a lemon law claim if the problem keeps coming back or the 2021-2022 Hyundai Palisade spends many days at the dealer.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021-2022 Hyundai Palisade has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Palisade went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 22V633
Did the recall 22V633 fix work?
Since recall 22V633 was reported on August 18, 2022, owners have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA about the other equipment on these vehicles. 13 of them (13%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed May 18, 2023.
Is the 22V633000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Palisade is part of recall 22V633000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 22V633000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Hyundai. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.