NHTSA recall 25V-893 (25V893000)
trailer hitches recall reported December 18, 2025 - about 51,587 vehicles affected.
NHTSA marks this campaign PARK OUTSIDE.
Park outdoors, away from buildings - the defect carries a fire risk even while parked. Contact your dealer immediately; the repair is free.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 25V893000
- Also written as
- 25V-893
- Manufacturer number
- 290
- Reported
- December 18, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- ~51,587
- Component
- trailer hitches
What is 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.
Why it is dangerous
Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 25V-893 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.