Fire problems persist for vehicles from Hyundai and Kia. A previous issue with trailer tow wiring harnesses has now spread to certain models years for the Hyundai Santa Fe, Santa Cruz, and the Kia Carnival. Two new recalls reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) cover 571,467 vehicles. Added to an earlier recall for the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride, the total climbs to 852,914 potential models at risk of fire.
The largest new recall is NHTSA Campaign Number 23V181000, covering 567,912 Hyundai vehicles. Specifically, it involves Santa Fe models from 2019 through 2023, including hybrid models going back to 2021 and plug-in hybrids from 2022. The Santa Cruz compact pickup from 2022 through 2023 is also part of the recall. The second notice (NHTSA Campaign Number 223V179000) relates specifically to the Kia Carnival, with 3,555 models from 2022 and 2023 potentially affected.
