Hyundai Tucson Trailer Hitch Buyer’s Guide (Canada)

Shopping a trailer hitch for a Hyundai Tucson in Canada? This guide walks the 2005 through 2026 years we publish as landers, compares the CURT Class 3 receivers we stock for mid and late generations, and is honest about earlier years where dedicated hitch SKUs are thin in our catalog today.

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Watch these CURT videos first

All four videos are from the official CURT YouTube channel (@curtmfg). Dedicated Tucson install demos are not on the channel today, so these picks cover hitch selection, install techniques, fascia trimming, and ball-mount choice that Tucson owners use alongside CURT 13485 and CURT 13240.

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How to Select a Hitch

CURT · Official selection guide

Class basics before you order CURT 13485 for 2022-and-newer Tucson or CURT 13240 for 2016 through 2021.

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Install Techniques

CURT · Official technique demo

Hardware habits and under-bumper tips that transfer to Tucson Class 3 bolt-up jobs.

Watch on YouTube →

How to Trim Fascia

CURT · Official fascia demo

Some crossover installs need careful fascia clearance. Watch before you cut anything on a Tucson bumper cover.

Watch on YouTube →

Choose a Ball Mount

CURT · Official ball-mount demo

Drop, rise, and ball size after the receiver is on. Size the trailer to Hyundai’s tow limit first.

Watch on YouTube →

Tucson years and hitch shopping

Tucson hitch shopping is strong for mid and late generations in our store. CURT 13240 covers 2016 through 2021 Class 3 with Night trim excluded on the card. CURT 13485 covers 2022 through 2026 Class 3 and shares listed Sportage applications on the same card. Earlier 2005 through 2015 Tucson landers are live for year navigation, but we do not currently stock a dedicated CURT hitch SKU for those earlier generations — open the year page and Shop by Vehicle rather than guessing a part number.

Years What we usually stock
2022–2026 Class 3: CURT 13485 with a two-inch receiver (up to 3,500 lb GTW and 525 lb tongue on the card). Shared Sportage listings appear for 2023–2026 on the same card. Read Hyundai’s trim tow rating before you load a trailer.
2016–2021 Class 3: CURT 13240 with a two-inch receiver. Night trim is excluded on the card we stock today.
2005–2015 Year landers are live, but a dedicated Tucson hitch SKU is not in our active CURT catalog for these years right now. Use the year page and Shop by Vehicle, or contact support if you need help reading fitment.

Never exceed Hyundai’s tow rating for your trim, drivetrain, and tow package. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid Tucson ratings are trim-specific — treat the hitch as a ceiling, not a target.

Jump to your Tucson year

These landers are live through 2026. Confirm Night exclusions on CURT 13240 and Sportage shared fitment on CURT 13485 before you buy.

Class 3 paths we stock for Tucson

Newer · Class 3

CURT 13485 · 2 inch receiver

Primary Class 3 we stock for 2022-and-newer Tucson. Shared Sportage fitment on the card. Stock link: CURT 13485.

  • Better for trailers and two-inch accessories
  • Respect Hyundai’s tow and tongue limits
  • Confirm Sportage years only when they match
Mid years · Class 3

CURT 13240 · 2 inch receiver

Class 3 coverage for 2016 through 2021 with Night excluded. Stock link: CURT 13240.

  • Read the Night exclusion carefully
  • Open your year lander first
  • Add wiring when you tow after dark
Earlier years

Limited hitch SKUs today

We publish 2005 through 2015 Tucson hitch landers for navigation, but we are not listing a dedicated CURT Tucson hitch for those years in the active catalog right now.

  • Do not invent a part number from a later generation
  • Use Shop by Vehicle on the year page
  • Ask support if fitment is unclear
Honest limits

Vehicle rating wins

Tucson tow ratings vary by engine and package. Size the trailer to Hyundai’s published limit first, then pick the Class 3 receiver that matches your year.

  • Hitch class is not a tow package
  • Tongue weight matters as much as GTW
  • Hybrid notes live on the Hyundai door sticker

CURT parts we stock for Tucson

Real store links. Confirm Night exclusions, Sportage shared years, and generation ranges before you buy.

CURT 13485Class 3 · 2022–20262 inch rear receiver — Tucson and listed Sportage years CURT 13240Class 3 · 2016–20212 inch rear receiver — Night trim excluded on the card

Simple setup steps

Step 1Open your year

Use the 2005–2026 landers above so you land on the hitch path that fits your Tucson.

Step 2Match the generation

CURT 13485 for 2022-and-newer; CURT 13240 for 2016 through 2021; earlier years need a careful catalog check.

Step 3Check Night notes

CURT 13240 excludes Night on the card we stock. Do not force that SKU onto an excluded trim.

Step 4Add lights and a ball mount

Use the wiring guide and the ball mount guide.

Canada checklist

  • Believe Hyundai’s tow rating for your trim and package — it beats any hitch brochure.
  • Night trim matters on CURT 13240 — confirm exclusions before you order.
  • Earlier years are thin in our active hitch catalog — use year pages instead of guessing.
  • Plan for salt season — rinse the open-back receiver and protect the wiring plug when you can.

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