NHTSAGeneral Alert
Hyundai Motor America - Tow Hitch Wiring Harness May Short Circuit
Published: December 19, 2025Recall ID: 25V893000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Tow Hitch Wiring Harness May Short Circuit
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Tow Hitch Wiring Harness May Short Circuit |
| Nhtsa id | 25V893000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V893000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | 290 |
| Potentially affected | 51587 |
| Report received date | 2025-12-19T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | Yes |