Hyundai recall: 51,587 vehicles for trailer wiring fire risk
Hyundai recalls 51,587 U.S. vehicles over trailer-tow wiring fire risk
Hyundai recall: 51,587 vehicles for trailer wiring fire risk
Hyundai is recalling 51,587 U.S. vehicles after NHTSA flagged a trailer-tow wiring harness fault that can cause shorts and fires. Dealers will replace it free.
2025-12-24T19:58:58+03:00
2025-12-24T19:58:58+03:00
2025-12-24T19:58:58+03:00
Hyundai has announced a recall of 51,587 vehicles in the United States over a potential fire risk. Reuters, citing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), reports that the issue involves the trailer-tow wiring: improper installation of the wiring harness can cause a short circuit in the circuit when trailer lights are inoperative. In the worst case, that could increase the likelihood of a fire.Until repairs are completed, regulators advise owners to park the vehicle outside and away from buildings and other structures. The remedy is straightforward but essential: dealers will replace the trailer wiring harness at no charge.Situations like this underline how so-called “minor” electrical faults can have major safety implications, especially in the season of long trips and towing. If your Hyundai has a trailer package installed, it’s worth running a quick VIN check and scheduling a dealer visit without delay.
Hyundai recall, NHTSA, trailer-tow wiring harness, fire risk, short circuit, US vehicles, VIN check, dealer replacement, trailer lights, towing safety
2025
Michael Powers
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Hyundai recalls 51,587 U.S. vehicles over trailer-tow wiring fire risk
Hyundai is recalling 51,587 U.S. vehicles after NHTSA flagged a trailer-tow wiring harness fault that can cause shorts and fires. Dealers will replace it free.
Michael Powers, Editor
Hyundai has announced a recall of 51,587 vehicles in the United States over a potential fire risk. Reuters, citing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), reports that the issue involves the trailer-tow wiring: improper installation of the wiring harness can cause a short circuit in the circuit when trailer lights are inoperative. In the worst case, that could increase the likelihood of a fire.
Until repairs are completed, regulators advise owners to park the vehicle outside and away from buildings and other structures. The remedy is straightforward but essential: dealers will replace the trailer wiring harness at no charge.
Situations like this underline how so-called “minor” electrical faults can have major safety implications, especially in the season of long trips and towing. If your Hyundai has a trailer package installed, it’s worth running a quick VIN check and scheduling a dealer visit without delay.
