United States2022–2024 Hyundai Tucson vehicles equipped with an optional Mobis tow hitch wiring harness are affected; the wiring harness is identifiable as the optional trailer wiring harness installed with the tow hitch. The harness may have been installed incorrectly, allowing water into the control module, which can cause trailer lighting to fail or an electrical short that could increase the risk of a crash or fire. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until dealers remove the trailer wiring harness and install a dust cap free of charge; Hyundai mailed owner notification letters May 11, 2026, and owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 (recall number 290).
What's being 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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 25V893000; Manufacturer campaign 290
The hazard
Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
What to 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.
The official notice
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