Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
What Happened
Your vehicle may have an incorrectly installed tow hitch wiring harness that's allowing water into the control module, which can cause trailer lighting issues or an electrical short circuit.
Risk if Unfixed
If the trailer lights don't work, you could be involved in a crash. A short circuit could even start a fire.
Free Fix
Don't worry, this repair is free! Just take your vehicle to a Hyundai dealership, and they'll install a protective cap on the wiring harness to prevent any further issues.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
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. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated July 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.
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