Hyundai Issues Recall for 51,000 Tucsons Due to Fire Risk from Trailer Hitch

Hyundai Issues Recall for 51,000 Tucsons Due to Fire Risk from Trailer Hitch

      Jerry Perez

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      If you find yourself on the return leg of a holiday road trip in your Hyundai Tucson while towing a trailer, pay attention: Hyundai has just announced a recall of over 51,000 units from the 2022-2024 model years due to a potential fire hazard linked to a wrongly installed wiring harness.

      Hyundai reported that the Mobis wiring harness used with the factory- or dealer-installed trailer tow hitch might be at risk for water intrusion. Should water penetrate the electronic module of the harness, it could short out the internal connections, resulting in trailer light failures—a safety concern significant enough to warrant a recall. In the worst-case scenario, this short circuit could ignite a fire.

      “An optional OEM trailer wiring harness accessory, intended for towing purposes in the specified vehicles, may have been placed in a location prone to water ingress,” stated Hyundai’s recall notice. “Water entering the wire harness control module could cause the trailer lights or vehicle stop lamps to fail. In rare instances, an electrical short may occur within the module, potentially leading to overheating, melting, or, in isolated cases, ignition.”

      Hyundai noted that intermittent issues with the trailer lights could indicate water intrusion has begun.

      “As of this filing date, Hyundai is aware of three (3) confirmed fires in the U.S. and 287 unique reports received from June 8, 2022, to November 10, 2025, regarding trailer wiring harness failures,” the recall report mentioned. “There have been no confirmed accidents or injuries connected to this issue in the U.S. or Canada.”

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Hyundai Issues Recall for 51,000 Tucsons Due to Fire Risk from Trailer Hitch

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Hyundai Issues Recall for 51,000 Tucsons Due to Fire Risk from Trailer Hitch

If you plan to tow with your Tucson this holiday season, be aware.