NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2025–2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz and 3 more recall: Forward Collision Avoidance System May Activate Brakes Unexpectedly
- Recall number
- 26V316000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Category
- Vehicles › Forward Collision Avoidance
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 423062
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Forward Collision Avoidance
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai | Santa Cruz | 2025–2026 |
| Hyundai | Tucson | 2025–2026 |
| Hyundai | Tucson Hybrid | 2025–2026 |
| Hyundai | Tucson Plug-In Hybrid | 2025–2026 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
Consequence
Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
What should you do?
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.
Manufacturer campaign number
302
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 26V316000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.