Critical Alert
2022–2024 Hyundai Tucson Recall: TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA lists this recall under its "Park Outside" advisory: park the vehicle outside and away from structures until the repair is complete, because it can catch fire while parked. Contact an authorized dealer to schedule the free recall repair.
Source: NHTSA
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2022–2024 Hyundai Tucson Recall: TRAILER HITCHES
Vehicle Identity
- Vehicle
- 2022–2024 Hyundai Tucson
- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES
Affected Vehicles
2022–2024 Hyundai Tucson
Recall 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.
Consequence
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 install a cap of the wiring, 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.
411 Press Analysis
Owners of 2022–2024 Hyundai Tucson vehicles should take action following a recall reported to NHTSA on December 19, 2025. Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. The recall involves trailer hitches. NHTSA lists this recall under its "Park Outside" advisory: Hyundai Motor America is telling owners to park affected vehicles outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete, because the vehicle can catch fire while parked. Contact your local Hyundai dealer to schedule service. 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. Verify your vehicle at NHTSA.gov/recalls using your VIN.
Sources: NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recall Database
This recall appears in: Vehicle Crash & Control Hazards and Hyundai recalls.