Hyundai Santa Cruz, Tucson Recall for Forward Collision Braking Issue
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Hyundai is recalling certain 2025-2026 Santa Cruz and Tucson vehicles because software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on May 27, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Hyundai Motor America 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.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 421,078 units of the following vehicles:
- 2025-2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz
- 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson
- 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid
- 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V316000. Hyundai recall number: 302. VINs became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 20, 2026.
What You Should 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.
Why This Matters
Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign 26V316000 - Hyundai Motor America
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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