United States2025–2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug‑In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles are affected; VINs for involved vehicles became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 20, 2026 (NHTSA campaign 26V316000, manufacturer campaign 302). Software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and unexpectedly apply the brakes, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the front camera software free of charge; owner letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2026, and Hyundai can be reached at 1-855-371-9460.
What's being recalled
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.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V316000; Manufacturer campaign 302
The hazard
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.
The official notice
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