Hyundai Recall Covers 421,000 Vehicles Over Braking Issue — Hyundai Vehicle Safety Recall
Hyundai is recalling more than 421,000 vehicles in a hyundai vehicle safety recall after a software issue that could make the brakes activate unexpectedly. The company said owners of certain 2025 to 2026 Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson hybrid and Tucson plug-in hybrid models will get notice by mail in mid-July.
Hyundai Santa Cruz and Tucson
The recall centers on software in the front cameras, which the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate too early and apply the brakes without warning. Hyundai said owners can bring affected vehicles to a dealership for a free software update.
That repair is the main step for drivers who receive the notice. The update is intended to address the software issue tied to the braking system before owners continue regular use of the vehicle.
NHTSA and Crash Reports
The recall has already been linked to four crashes and four injured people, according to the safety agency. Those numbers give the defect a documented injury record, not just a theoretical one.
For owners, the practical issue is simple: a vehicle that brakes on its own can disrupt driving without a driver command, including in normal traffic. Hyundai’s notice by mail in mid-July is the trigger for getting the free dealership update.
Hyundai Recalls in 2024
The braking recall comes after two other Hyundai actions in recent months. In April, Hyundai recalled 290,000 vehicles for a defect that could cause seatbelt anchors to fail. In March, the company said it would stop selling 2026 Hyundai Palisade Limited and Calligraphy trims after a child's death involving power seats that may not detect people or objects.
For drivers with one of the affected Santa Cruz or Tucson models, the next step is to wait for the mailed notice and arrange the free software update. The recall now places the front-camera software fix at the center of Hyundai’s response.
