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Hyundai Tucson & Tucson Hybrid & Tucson Plug-In Hybrid & Santa Cruz Recall — Software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and unexpectedly apply the brakes

Filed with NHTSA on May 19, 2026 · Campaign 26V316 · Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America

Vehicles affected

423,062

Component

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

The problem

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

Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Check your VIN at NHTSA → This recall at NHTSA → Official NHTSA filing — Recall 573 Report (PDF) →

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) — official recall data for campaign 26V316.