2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz | 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid | 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid | 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid — Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
Published May 19, 2026 · Recall initiated: May 18, 2026
Summary
NHTSA records recall 26V316000, published May 19, 2026 and initiated May 18, 2026. Recalling firm: Hyundai Motor America; 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz | 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid | 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid | 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid — Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking.
What's the hazard
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.
What to 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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- HYUNDAI
- Model
- SANTA CRUZ
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Lot
- 2025 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZ | 2026 HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID | 2025 HYUNDAI TUCSON HYBRID | 2025 HYUNDAI TUCSON PLUG-IN HYBRID
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz | 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid | 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid | 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid — Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 26V316000 on May 19, 2026. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HYUNDAI. Model: SANTA CRUZ.