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Hyundai’s Cash Cow in the Spotlight
The Hyundai Tucson is the Korean marque’s best-selling model in the US, with 188,275 units sold as of October 2025. Since the latest generation landed for 2022, it’s been turning heads for its sharp looks, roomy interior, and tech-heavy cabin – making it a go-to for families and daily drivers.
But being a crowd favorite doesn’t make the Tucson recall-proof. It’s already been called back once for a fire risk, and now there’s another recall – this time for a different issue. The latest one targets certain 2022–2024 Tucsons fitted with the optional trailer wiring harness. The number of confirmed cases is low, but the problem is serious enough that Hyundai and regulators aren’t taking any chances.
Three Fire-Related Incidents Confirmed
According to the safety recall report published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about 51,587 Hyundai Tucsons could be affected, all tied to an optional trailer wiring harness control module that isn’t sealed as well as it should be. That leaves the door open for water to sneak in and cause electrical problems.
The fallout ranges from annoying to potentially dangerous. If water gets in, your trailer or brake lights might stop working, which ups the risk of a crash. In rare cases, an electrical short could cause overheating, melting, or even a fire. So far, Hyundai has confirmed three fire-related incidents in the US, but no injuries or crashes.
Not every Tucson is in the crosshairs here. Only those with the optional harness, installed at the port or dealership, are affected.
What Owners Should Do
Hyundai says you can keep driving your Tucson, but it recommends parking it outside and away from buildings until the fix is done. The solution is straightforward: swap out the old module for a better-sealed one, free of charge. Letters will start going out in February 2026, but you can already check if your VIN is affected.
The last Tucson recall was also fire-related – affecting 2023 model-year units – due to an electric oil pump that could overheat and, in some cases, start an engine fire. That one also came with the same advice: park outside, just in case.
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