Hyundai Santa Cruz Tucson Recall
2026 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ, 2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON, 2025 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ and more: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Updated May 19, 2026
Hyundai is recalling certain 2025-2026 Santa Cruz and Tucson models (including Hybrid and PHEV versions) because a software issue in the front camera may cause the automatic emergency braking system to activate unexpectedly and apply the brakes. This unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
Is the Hyundai Motor America recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by NHTSA on May 19, 2026. Details below.
What is recalled
2025-2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz, 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson, 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, and 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles.
Am I affected
You're affected if you own a 2025 or 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, or Tucson PHEV. Check your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included in this recall.
What to do right now
Contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 or wait for an owner notification letter expected to arrive on or after July 17, 2026. A dealer will update your front camera software free of charge. Reference Hyundai recall number 302.
Contact: Hyundai Motor America
The hazard
Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
Brands affected
- Source
- NHTSA
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall ID
- nhtsa-26V316000
- Recalled
- May 19, 2026
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