2025–2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Tucson Hybrid +more: Forward Collision Avoidance recall
NHTSA campaign 26V316000 · 423K units potentially affected · filed May 18, 2026
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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
- Manufacturer no.
- 302
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Component
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
- Units affected
- 423,062
- Report received
- May 18, 2026
- Owner letters
- Jun 22, 2026
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Hyundai Santa Cruz 2025, 2026
- Hyundai Tucson 2025, 2026
- Hyundai Tucson Hybrid 2025, 2026
- Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid 2025, 2026