13485 Class 3 Trailer Hitch for Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage

Fit my 2023 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid perfectly. Easy installation. No specialty tools needed. Watching a quick video on YouTube made the install easy. I installed the unit in early 2023 and have had no issues since (~3years). Although, I only use it for attaching my bike rack and do not so any towing. Definitely worth doing yourself and save a few hundred $$ vs going to a shop for the install.

Just like everyone else who left a review, the hitch did poke through the shipping box, but there was no harm done to the hitch or the finish, so there's that. Mounting this is a two-person or one-person-one-jack operation. The hardest part of the whole process was removing the "diffuser" on the SUV, is Kia have switched from using a small hex nut to a plastic splined nut. So I had to use needle nosed pliers to get them off. It was no big deal and, like I said before, that was the hardest part of the installation. For the rest, you'll probably have to get the two bottom-facing bolts in place and tighten them up before moving on. Otherwise, the side-facing bolt holes will not line-up. The instructions call for a torque wrench that can go to 48 ft-lbs. Use one. I also used Loctite 242 (242 and 243 both work fine) to help keep water out of the threads and prevent them from working out on their own. You probably won't need them, but I already had the threadlocker. Plus it helps lube the threads on the way in, making assembly easier. When done, the hitch is recessed from the bumper, so your backup sensors will still be accurate. That does mean some racks will end up being really close to the back of the vehicle. Load up your gear and give it a good shake before setting off on a road trip. For mountain bikes, absolutely make sure there's no way the handlebar will come within 2-3" of the rear window. Otherwise, invest in a hitch extension. Anyway, super easy to install. I didn't have to remove anything more than a piece of trim. No milling, drilling, or tapping of threads. Just wiggle it in place, bolt it on, and have a few celebratory beers.

Fit my 2026 Kia Sportage X-Line. I haven’t towed with it yet but it is clearly a quality part. Installed by myself in a couple of hours but if you had help, could do it in 30 minutes. I spent most of the time trying to figure out how to raise the thing by myself. Ended up using a crate on one end to raise it up and my car jack to slowly lift the other side.

We bought this to put a young electric e-bike bike rack on the hitch. My husband installed it and he said it was pretty straight forward and easy. That being said, he's a mechanic. Awesome trailer hitch. Everything aligned perfectly with my car and all hardware was included.

Took about an hour to install because I was stuborn and didn't ask for help. Once I had extra hands helping position it took no time. Lined up perfectly, bolts went in smoothly, the tapped bolt holes were in the frame from the factory. Screwdriver for plastic pins in trim piece, 14 mm socket for plastic bolts on trim piece, 17mm socket for hitch bolts, torque wrench (honestly if you're just using for accessories, bike rack, cargo carrier, etc, you probably can just use a good size rachet). The packaging protected the hitch and more importantly didn't allow for the box to be torn up. The hitch bar follows the body contour so you only see the hitch sticking out verus the bar hanging down. The "stealership" wanted $1400 to install, happy their greed made me look for an alternative.

I just installed this in 13 minutes, super simple. Especially when a shop quoted me $532.95 for just the hitch and a lovely $200 install.

Very easy install but be sure to have a torque wrench for tightening the six 17mm bolts. The nuts inside the Tucson frame are captive and welded in place so if you strip them you have a problem. (rent one if you don't own one). I was able to install this somewhat heavy item with a foot holding up one end and my hands on the other end inserting the bolts. I took more time preparing and looking at things than actually installing the hitch. Note there is no plug for the 2" receiver so you may want to source one as part of your purchase. Finished product looks very good and low profile/clean install.

Fit perfectly on my 2023 Hyundai Tuscon. Remove the black plastic panel directly behind the exhaust, (4 fasteners, and 3 plastic bolts, 14 mm), this will NOT go back on after the hitch is installed. Remove the black plastic cover in the right rear coner underneath of the vehicle directly across from the tail pipe, (2 fasteners and 2 plastic bolts, 14 mm). This will go back in place after the hitch is installed. You will need 17mm rachet wrench to secure the 6 bolts that come with the hitch. I needed an extra set of hands to hold the hitch in place. It is rather heavy, and kind of hard to squeeze past the tail pipe when doing it on your own. But... some folks claim that they installed this by themselves. It is quite simple when you have an extra set of hands. I had my brother help me. We did not even have to jack up the rear of the vehicle. We put the hitch in place and the six bolts lined up perfectly. We torqued them to 48 lbs as recommended by the installation instructions. I put the small plastic cover back on in the right corner by the tail pipe. Done in about a half hour total. Looks good! Very satisfied.

Decently priced aftermarket tow kit and was no problem for install.

Facile a installer

Fait parfaitement sur ma Hyundai Tucson 2022!!

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