NHTSA 25V893000Manufacturer no. 290
Trailer Hitches
Park outside advisory
- Report received by NHTSA
- December 18, 2025
- Owner notification
- May 11, 2026
- Recall initiated by
- Manufacturer
- Units potentially affected
- 51,587 (whole campaign)
- Build dates listed for the 2024 Hyundai Tucson
- Not reported – August 21, 2024
- Model names in the NHTSA record
- TUCSON
Defect 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.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V893000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov