NHTSA recall 26V316000
Forward Collision Avoidance System May Activate Brakes Unexpectedly
- Vehicles affected
- 423,062
- Completion rate
- 29.15%
- Remedy
- Dealer visit
- Component
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
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.
Issue
Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
Consequence Summary
Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Internal ID: 26V316000 · Updated October 15, 2026
