Vehicle recall 26V316000 · May 18, 2026
Hyundai Santa Cruz, Tucson and 2 more models
Software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and unexpectedly apply the brakes.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. Software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and unexpectedly apply the brakes.
- Consequence
- Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the front camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 302. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 20, 2026.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V316000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 18, 2026
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Manufacturer campaign
- 302
- Owner notification
- June 22, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 423,062
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Hyundai Santa Cruz (2025-2026): 2026, 2025
- Hyundai Tucson (2025-2026): 2026, 2025
- Hyundai Tucson Hybrid (2025-2026): 2026, 2025
- Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid (2025-2026): 2026, 2025
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