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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

FieldValue
SubjectForward Collision Avoidance System May Activate Brakes Unexpectedly
Nhtsa id26V316000
ComponentFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Recall link › Urlhttps://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V316000
Recall link › DescriptionGo to Recall
Recall typeVehicle
Do not driveNo
ManufacturerHyundai Motor America
Defect summaryHyundai 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 actionDealers 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 summaryUnexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
Mfr campaign number302
Potentially affected423062
Report received date2026-05-19T00:00:00.000
Fire risk when parkedNo

Overview

  • Recalling FirmHyundai Motor America
  • Risk LevelFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
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