Recall 26V-316
Hyundai Motor America recalled the 2025 to 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz and 3 other models: Forward collision avoidance (automatic emergency braking).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 26V-316
- Reported
- May 18, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- 423,062 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed]. 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.
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Santa Cruz 2025 to 2026
- Hyundai Tucson 2025 to 2026
- Hyundai Tucson Hybrid 2025 to 2026
- Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid 2025 to 2026