NHTSA Vehicles recall ·

2022–2024 Hyundai Tucson recall: Tow Hitch Wiring Harness May Short Circuit

Park outside: owners are advised to park affected vehicles outside and away from structures due to fire risk.

Recall number
25V893000
Date
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicles
Recall type
Vehicle
Units affected
51587
Hazard tags
Fire Crash risk

Read the official NHTSA notice ↗

Affected vehicles

MakeModelModel years
HyundaiTucson2022–2024

Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.

Why was it recalled?

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.

What should you do?

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.

Manufacturer campaign number

290

Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 25V893000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.