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Hyundai software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and unexpectedly apply the brakes.

NHTSA campaign 26V-316 · Reported May 18, 2026 · 423,062 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Hyundai Santa Cruz and Tucson
VEHICLES AFFECTED
423,062
REMEDY
Dealers will update the front camera software, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Hyundai Motor America reported a problem with the forward collision avoidance automatic emergency braking. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

Software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and unexpectedly apply the brakes.

WHY IT MATTERS

Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will update the front camera software, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 26V-316.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2025–2026Hyundai Santa Cruz
2025–2026Hyundai Tucson

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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