2022-2024 Hyundai Tucson Trailer Hitch Recall (25V893)
Hyundai Motor America · 51,587 vehicles · Reported December 18, 2025
Hyundai Motor America is recalling 51,587 2022-2024 Hyundai Tucson vehicles. 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. Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. Park outside and away from buildings until it is repaired.
Recall 25V893 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V893000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 290 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | December 18, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Vehicles | 2022-2024 Hyundai Tucson |
| Units affected | 51,587 |
| Component | Trailer Hitches |
| Safety risk | Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022-2024 Hyundai Tucson in recall 25V893?
The wiring harness may have been installed incorrectly, allowing water into the control module.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2024 Tucson with recall 25V893?
Park it outside. NHTSA lists a fire risk for recall 25V893, so keep the vehicle away from buildings until it is repaired.
NHTSA lists this as a Park Outside recall because of a fire risk. Park the vehicle outside and away from buildings until the repair is done, even if you have not noticed any problem.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V893?
Recall 25V893 covers 51,587 vehicles: 2022-2024 Hyundai Tucson.
NHTSA lists 51,587 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2024 | Hyundai | Tucson |
What is the fix for the Tucson trailer hitch recall?
Yes. Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete.
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.
When was recall 25V893 announced?
Hyundai Motor America reported recall 25V893 to NHTSA on December 18, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as May 11, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| February 8, 2021 | First affected vehicle built (per Hyundai Motor America's filing). |
| December 18, 2025 | Hyundai Motor America filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V893000. |
| May 11, 2026 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 9 months ago. If your Tucson was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Tucson is part of recall 25V893?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V893 is open on your Tucson, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2022-2024 Tucson vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Tucson owners do about recall 25V893?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V893000 applies to your Tucson.
- Park outside and away from buildings until the repair is done.
- Call a Hyundai dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the trailer hitches happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Tucson owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 612 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 108 of them about the other equipment.
Since recall 25V893 was reported on December 18, 2025, owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the other equipment on these vehicles. 6 of them (21%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the other equipment and were received on or after December 18, 2025, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related other equipment issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 612 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 108 of them involve the other equipment. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2022 Hyundai Tucson: 382 complaints in total, 54 about the other equipment
- 2023 Hyundai Tucson: 133 complaints in total, 32 about the other equipment
- 2024 Hyundai Tucson: 97 complaints in total, 22 about the other equipment
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
The fuel door actuator stopped working. This caused a safety issue because it left me stranded in the desert. I had no way of opening the fuel door to put gas in the vehicle. This model does not have a lever for emergency.
2022 Hyundai Tucson owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11645722, filed March 1, 2025
Driving on the freeway on 5/18/2025 my sunroof completely shattered. I was going about 70 mph and the sunroof was closed. It was not a hot day, approx. 73 degrees. The noise was so loud, as if a gun shot went off next to me.
2022 Hyundai Tucson owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11662296, filed May 21, 2025
Safety issue having to replace multiple horns on the vehicle. Known issue from Hyundai America. Would like an investigation, maybe a recall.
2022 Hyundai Tucson owner, OH, NHTSA complaint 11668547, filed June 23, 2025
Can recall 25V893 make my Tucson a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this trailer hitches recall means their Tucson qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
What matters for a lemon law claim is not the recall label but whether the defect substantially impairs the 2022-2024 Hyundai Tucson and whether the dealer can fix it in a reasonable number of tries.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2022-2024 Hyundai Tucson has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 25V893
Did the recall 25V893 fix work?
Since recall 25V893 was reported on December 18, 2025, owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the other equipment on these vehicles. 6 of them (21%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed May 11, 2026.
Is the 25V893000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Tucson is part of recall 25V893000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 25V893000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 7, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq., Founder and Managing Attorney of America’s Lemon Lawyer (Wynn Law Group, APC). Licensed by the State Bar of California, No. 362320. His practice focuses on California lemon law under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act.
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