NHTSA Campaign 25V893000

TRAILER HITCHES

Issued by Hyundai Motor America · Reported Dec 18, 2025 · 51,587 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tucson vehicles equipped with an optional Mobis tow hitch wiring harness. The wiring harness may have been installed incorrectly, allowing water into the control module. Moisture accumulation may cause the trailer lighting to fail or an electrical short circuit.

Consequence

Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a cap of the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 290. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 20, 2025.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HYUNDAI TUCSON 2022 51,587
HYUNDAI TUCSON 2023 51,587
HYUNDAI TUCSON 2024 51,587

Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V893000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.