2022 Hyundai Tucson Trailer Hitches Problems
1 owner-reported trailer hitches complaint from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Trailer Hitches Recalls (1)
TRAILER HITCHES
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.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the trailer wiring harness, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 13, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated July 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.
Owner Complaints (1)
Your turn signals are flashing rapidly on both sides and not illuminating properly, even though no warning light appears on your dashboard. A dealer diagnosed a short-circuited wiring harness that caused the junction box to fail, which may be related to a trailer hitch component installed on your vehicle. Fixing this will likely involve replacing the faulty wiring harness and junction box.
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