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NHTSA Recall 25V893000: Trailer hitches

Park outside Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 51,587 vehicles. It affects 2022–2024 Hyundai Tucson.

51,587
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2026
owners notified (May 11)
NHTSA campaign25V893000
Manufacturer campaign290
ComponentTRAILER HITCHES
Report receivedDecember 18, 2025
Owner notificationMay 11, 2026
Initiated byManufacturer

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.

Safety risk

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 remove the trailer wiring harness and install a dust cap over the wiring receptacle, 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 covered by recall 25V893000

Make and modelModel years
Hyundai Tucson2022, 2023, 2024

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.