Is the 2026 HYUNDAI Tucson safe to drive?

The 2026 HYUNDAI Tucson has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING recall for the 2026 HYUNDAI Tucson? (Campaign #26V316000)

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. Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash. 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.

NHTSA Campaign 26V316000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

What Happened

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.

Risk if Unfixed

Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

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.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #26V316000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 26V316000

What This Recall Means

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?