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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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

Hey David, welcome back. To add a 4-way connector to your 2025 Kia Sportage PHEV, you'll want the Curt item #C99DR. It connects directly behind the rear tail lights and there isn't a way to connect it to a tow package. It will not control a…

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Answer 2

If your 2020 Kia Sorento has the factory tow package, there will be a tail light wiring connector behind the rear tire of the driver side, on the outside of the frame rail. As shown in the attached photos, an underbody cover will need to be removed…

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Answer 3

In order to actuate the trailer brakes, you'd need a brake controller installed in the vehicle and a 6 or 7-way trailer connector. A 4 pole flat wiring harness like the #18002 you'd looked at carries 4 circuits- right turn/brake lamp, left…

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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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

Hey Ben! The Curt does have that restriction on the vertical bike racks so I recommend the TowSmart Trailer Hitch #TS82VR. This has a higher tongue weight capacity and will allow you to carry the VelociRAX. It would be a good idea to add the etrailer…

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Answer 7

Hey Pete! For a hitch I recommend our own etrailer Trailer Hitch #e59ZV. This is a Class III hitch with a 2" receiver and a matte black finish. For custom wiring you can use the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness #C93DQ. This plugs in…

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Answer 8

Hey Todd, congrats on the new SUV. To add a class III hitch to your 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend our etrailer item #e69ZV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. It has a 5,000 lbs towing capacity and a…

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Answer 9

Hey Robert! Thanks for reaching out. We do have a wiring harness available for your vehicle! It's the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter #C59236. I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e66ZV, it's the easiest to install plus it has a…

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Answer 10

Yes, it will Amanda and congrats on the new SUV. The Curt Trailer Hitch item #C94WR has been confirmed to fit all models of the 2026 Kia Sportage including your hybrid. The Curt item #C94WR is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It is custom…

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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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