Hyundai recall — Automatic Emergency Braking

NHTSA · May 18, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V316000 (Hyundai), reported May 18, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 423,062.
• Component: Automatic Emergency Braking.
• Details as of July 25, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

May 18, 2026

Recalling firm

Hyundai Motor America

Source ID

26V316000

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Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Affected vehicles

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