Hyundai Tucson Recall Issued for Instrument Panel Display Failure
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Hyundai is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid vehicles due to a software error that may cause the instrument panel display to fail.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on August 1, 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 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail, resulting in noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers certain 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. A total of 96,310 units are affected. The NHTSA campaign number is 26V400000, and Hyundai's recall number is 304.
What You Should Do
The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 22, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 855-371-9460. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 25, 2026.
Why This Matters
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign 26V400000 - Hyundai Motor America
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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