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Hyundai Recalls 421,000 Vehicles Over Forward Collision Software Issue

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported a software defect affecting certain 2025-2026 Hyundai models. The issue has prompted a recall covering more than 421,000 vehicles.

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1 source·May 26, 11:02 PM(2 days ago)·1m read
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a recall covering certain 2025-2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. The action addresses a software defect in the front camera that can cause the forward collision-avoidance system to engage earlier than expected.

The NHTSA stated that the condition may result in sudden braking and increase the risk of rear-end collisions. Between October 28, 2024, and April 27, 2026, Hyundai received 376 reports related to the forward collision-avoidance system. Four of those reports involved crashes in which the Hyundai vehicle was struck from behind, resulting in four alleged injuries.

The recall affects more than 421,000 vehicles.

Owners are scheduled to receive notification letters by July 17. Dealers will install a free software update to the front camera. Hyundai stated that the forward collision-avoidance system may exhibit increased sensitivity to forward object proximity in certain driving scenarios. S. due to a hybrid power system defect that could overheat and cause a fire.

Key Facts

421,000 vehicles
total units covered by the recall
Four crashes
rear-end collisions reported to NHTSA
376 complaints
FCA system reports received by Hyundai
July 17
deadline for owner notification letters

Story Timeline

2 events
  1. May 19, 2026

    NHTSA issued recall report documenting four crashes and 376 complaints.

    1 sourceNew York Post
  2. By July 17, 2026

    Owners scheduled to receive recall notification letters.

    1 sourceNew York Post

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Owners must schedule a dealer visit for the free software update.

  2. 02

    Additional complaints or incidents may be reported after notifications begin.

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PublishedMay 26, 2026, 11:02 PM
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