NHTSA Recall 25V893000
Filed by Hyundai Motor America. Component: Trailer Hitches. Reported 2025-12-18. An estimated 51,587 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 290