NHTSA recall,
Hyundai: Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) (2025-2026)
The forward collision avoidance system may activate brakes unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
Hyundai Motor America 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. Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
The recall was reported to NHTSA on May 19, 2026, and affects vehicles nationwide. Dealers will update the front camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from May 20, 2026.
- Dealers will update the front camera software, free of charge.
- You may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 302.
- Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
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.
Is your Hyundai affected?
4 models
These models and years may be affected.
- Santa Cruz, model years
- Tucson, model years
- Tucson Hybrid, model years
- Tucson Plug-In Hybrid, model years
Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.
Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Component
- Driver assistance defect
- Campaign
- 26V316000
- Vehicles affected
- 423,062
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters expected
- Manufacturer's recall number
- 302
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-855-371-9460
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