Trailer Wiring Harness Recommendation for a 2026 Kia Sportage

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I am looking for a plug in trailer wiring harness. My vehicle is a 2026 Kia Sportage prestige AWD. It does not have the factory towing package

asked by: Gary R

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Expert Reply:

Hey Gary, thanks for reaching out!

I recommend picking up the Curt Vehicle Wiring Harness # C59236 for your 2026 Kia Sportage. It splices into the tail lights of your vehicle and then draws power straight from your battery so it's completely independent of your Kia light wiring as far as power goes.

Do you already have a hitch on your vehicle?

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

Hey Tim, The ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness #119250KIT is compatible with LED lights and has been used as a go to for years for people who have LED trailer lights. The light function is supposed send a tiny bit of voltage from the…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

Hey Cody, congrats on the new SUV. I've got the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector item #C59236 that is universal so it will fit your 2026 Kia Sportage. It has to be spliced into your existing wiring but it will…

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