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Hyundai Tucson tow hitch wiring lets water in

NHTSA campaign 25V893000 · Reported 2025-12-19 · Hyundai Motor America

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Serious — the short circuit can cause a fire and dead trailer lights raise the chance of a crash, so park outside and away from buildings until the free repair is done; the notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

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What's wrong, in plain English

This affects Tucsons with the optional Mobis tow hitch wiring. The wiring may have been put in wrong, which lets water get into its control box. The moisture inside can stop the trailer lights from working, so drivers behind you cannot see your brake and turn signals, and it can also make the electricity short out and start a fire. The dealer takes the trailer wiring out and puts a dust cap over the socket, free of charge.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your Tucson is included.
2. Park outside and away from your home, garage, or other structures until it is repaired.
3. Call your Hyundai dealer or Hyundai at 1-855-371-9460 (recall 290) to book the free repair.

Affected vehicles (3)

Who to contact

Hyundai — official Hyundai recall lookup

Customer service: 1-855-371-9460

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Official notice

Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Summary
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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.