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2025-2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz, Hyundai Tucson and others recall: automatic emergency braking

Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall on May 18, 2026. It covers about 423,062 vehicles.

vehicles affected
423,062
reported
May 18, 2026
owners notified
Jun 22, 2026
related complaints
309

Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking

What is 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.
Risk
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 on May 20, 2026.

Recall number 26V316000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 309 complaints about driver assistance problems.

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz2025 Hyundai Tucson2026 Hyundai Tucson2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

Questions about recall 26V316000

Is there a recall on the 2025-2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz, Hyundai Tucson and others automatic emergency braking?

Yes. Recall 26V316000, reported on May 18, 2026, covers about 423,062 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 26V316000?

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 on May 20, 2026.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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