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Hyundai - Tow hitch wiring harness may short circuit

Official notice

22 Dec 2025

Last checked

14 Oct 2026

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An official NHTSA notice concerns Hyundai - Tow hitch wiring harness may short circuit. The official notice reports a defect involving the lighting. This could increase the risk of a crash or a fire. Published 2025-12-23.

What to do now

Park the vehicle outdoors, away from buildings and flammable materials until the recall repair is completed. Arrange a free repair and replacement at an authorised dealer as directed in the official notice. Read the official NHTSA notice for the full instructions.

Units affected

1,338

Recall number

291

Official notice

2025-12-23

The hazard

Park outside

The official notice reports a defect involving the lighting. This could increase the risk of a crash or a fire.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.

Recall Numbers

291

Campaign Numbers

25E091

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Affected products

Product 1

Hyundai Motor America — Tow Hitch Wiring Harness May Short Circuit

Units affected

1,338

Risk / hazard

The official notice reports a defect involving the lighting. This could increase the risk of a crash or a fire.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

US · United States

Affected area 1

US · United States

Company & contacts

Brand

Manufacturer

Not provided

Phone

Not provided

Brand: Hyundai. Contact: Hyundai motor america.

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

Type D

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

291

Campaign number

25E091

Units affected

1,338

Classification

Type D

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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