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NHTSA recall 26V-316 (26V316000)

forward collision avoidance recall reported May 18, 2026 - about 423,062 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
26V316000
Also written as
26V-316
Manufacturer number
302
Reported
May 18, 2026
Vehicles affected
~423,062
Component
forward collision avoidance

What is 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.

Why it is dangerous

Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-316 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

Hyundai Santa Cruz - 2025, 2026
Hyundai Tucson Hybrid - 2025, 2026
Hyundai Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid - 2025, 2026
Hyundai Tucson - 2025, 2026

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.