Official recall notice
NHTSAN/ANotable
Forward Collision Avoidance System May Activate Brakes Unexpectedly
- Recall date
- 2026-05-19
- Category
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 421,078
- Vehicle
- Hyundai Motor America
Why it was recalled
Hazard
Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
Recommended action
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.
Product description
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.