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Hyundai Motor America - Forward Collision Avoidance System May Activate Brakes U...
Published: May 19, 2026Recall ID: 26V316000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Forward Collision Avoidance System May Activate Brakes Unexpectedly
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Forward Collision Avoidance System May Activate Brakes Unexpectedly |
| Nhtsa id | 26V316000 |
| Component | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V316000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Defect 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 302 |
| Potentially affected | 423062 |
| Report received date | 2026-05-19T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
Overview
- Recalling FirmHyundai Motor America
- Risk LevelFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE