2024 Hyundai Tucson Trailer Hitches Problems
2 owner-reported trailer hitches complaints 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 (2)
Your 2024 Hyundai Tucson has a recall for the trailer hitch, but the replacement part hasn't been available from your dealer yet. Even after the dealer replaced the tow hitch wiring harness, your third brake light stays on after you turn off the engine and remove the key. The manufacturer has been notified that the repair has taken longer than expected.
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Your 2024 Hyundai Tucson is subject to a recall (Campaign 25V893000) affecting the trailer hitch, but the replacement parts aren't yet available from your dealer. You haven't experienced any actual failure with the hitch itself, but you're concerned that the manufacturer is taking too long to provide the necessary repair parts.
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