01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2022 Hyundai Tucson recall campaigns
NHTSA 25V893000
- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES
- Report received
- December 18, 2025
- Potential units
- 51,587campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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 matters: Nonfunctioning trailer lights can increase the risk of a crash. A short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: May 11, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
NHTSA 23V038000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- January 31, 2023
- Potential units
- 16,104campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles. The roof moldings may detach.
Why it matters: A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the roof moldings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 241.
Owner notification: March 30, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
NHTSA 21V938000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Report received
- December 2, 2021
- Potential units
- 12campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson vehicles. The software installed in the Integrated Central Control Unit (ICU) may be incompatible with the vehicle, which could result in inoperative headlights and/or taillights.
Why it matters: Inoperative headlights or taillights can decrease visibility for both the driver and surrounding traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers updated the ICU software, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been repaired and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 214.
Owner notification: December 2, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH