Hyundai Tucson: Trailer hitches

Affects Hyundai Tucson · 2022–2024 — about 52K vehicles.

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 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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational