Hyundai recall overview:
- Who: Hyundai Motor America is recalling 421,078 Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid vehicles.
- Why: A software issue in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate brakes unexpectedly.
- Where: The recall is effective in the United States.
Hyundai has issued a recall for more than 421,000 vehicles, including the 2025-2026 models of Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid.
The recall addresses a software defect in the front cameras that could lead to premature activation of the forward collision avoidance system, resulting in unexpected braking.
The issue arises from the software in the front cameras, which may inadvertently trigger the forward collision avoidance system, causing the brakes to engage without warning. According to the Hyundai recall, this unexpected braking significantly increases the risk of a crash.
To date, Hyundai has received four crash reports allegedly related to the issue, resulting in four injuries.
Drivers urged to update software as soon as possible
The Hyundai recall notice advises vehicle owners to address the recall promptly to prevent potential accidents.
Hyundai has committed to updating the front camera software free of charge. Owners of the affected vehicles will receive notification letters starting July 17, advising them to contact their local dealers for the necessary software update.
Vehicle owners can also reach out to Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 for further assistance. Hyundai’s internal recall number for this issue is 302.
The recall affects a significant number of vehicles, highlighting the potential widespread impact of the software defect. The vehicle identification numbers involved in this recall are also searchable on the NHTSA website.
Hyundai says it has received reports of four alleged crashes and injuries related to the recall so far. The company is not currently facing legal action over the recall, but Top Class Actions follows recalls closely as they sometimes lead to class action lawsuits.
In a recent Hyundai class action lawsuit, the automaker is facing allegations it continued to market and sell Palisade vehicles without repairing defective side curtain airbags even after issuing a recall in January 2026.
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23 thoughts onHyundai recalls over 420,000 vehicles due to unexpected brake activation
I was almost in an accident, where someone could have hit me from the back where i was doing a left turn at an intersection and my car emergency break checked me because a car that was ahead of me pulled out in the same area i was turning in. the car was beeping and it jerked me like crazy for no reason to the point i thought it was my fault, like being close to the curve or something but it never made sense to me until now.
I have a 2022 Tucson that brakes unexpectedly at times Should I be concerned?
This car I had wasn’t no good at all
My car scares me some times because it well stop and there is no reason to do so it’s gonna cause an accident I love my car but sometimes I feel it can be dangerous
I have a 2026 Hyundai Tucson.. and I have a recall and
This should not be happening on a brand new car
We have a hyundai santa fe,should we be worried
We have had the same issue. 2024 Hyundai Tuscon
I have the hyundai tucson petrol i was on. The m8 motor way and in the over taking lanewhe my car braked and put me o to spin all must’ve took me and my daughter and grandson out if I was not a care drive and could control my car i don’t know what I would have done i haven’t even had the car a year as can get a garage who does the warranty side for hyundai and I live in Scotland
I have 2021 Kona and my brakes go on automatically all the time and is really scary. Have been almost rear ended on couple of occasions
Just reading these comments now has made me realise there is something wrong with the car I will be ringing the dealer up first thing tomorrow morning. My wife
has a tucson hybrid 2023, when I
was driving the car the car braked suddenly went to the left thankfully didn’t hit anything
suddenly
I just purchased a 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz ES do I have something to worry about?
I having the same issue, Tucson hybrid 2025
What does this mean for new shipments coming in? Will they receive the update before being sold to customers?