NHTSA Campaign 26V316000

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Issued by Hyundai Motor America · Reported May 18, 2026 · 423,062 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ 2025 423,062
HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ 2026 423,062
HYUNDAI TUCSON 2025 423,062
HYUNDAI TUCSON 2026 423,062
HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID 2025 423,062
HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID 2026 423,062
HYUNDAI TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID 2025 423,062
HYUNDAI TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID 2026 423,062

Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V316000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.