Recall 26V316000: Hyundai Motor America, forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
Reported 2026-05-18 · vehicle recall · 423,062 units
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Problem
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.
Risk
Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HYUNDAI | SANTA CRUZ | 2025 |
| HYUNDAI | SANTA CRUZ | 2026 |
| HYUNDAI | TUCSON | 2025 |
| HYUNDAI | TUCSON | 2026 |
| HYUNDAI | TUCSON HYBRID | 2025 |
| HYUNDAI | TUCSON HYBRID | 2026 |
| HYUNDAI | TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID | 2025 |
| HYUNDAI | TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID | 2026 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 302 |
|---|---|
| Initiated by | ODI |
| Owner letters | 2026-06-22 |
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