Hyundai recalls 421,000 cars for software bug: See the full list
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Key Points:
- Hyundai is recalling over 421,000 standard and hybrid vehicles from 2025-2026 model years due to a software glitch in the front camera system that may cause unexpected and premature braking, posing a risk of serious crashes.
- The recall affects Hyundai Santa Cruz and Tucson models, including hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions, with 376 incidents of sudden braking reported between October 2024 and April 2026.
- Vehicle owners will receive notification from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) by July 17 and can verify recalls using their vehicle identification number (VIN) or license plate through the NHTSA database.
- Hyundai dealers will provide software updates to fix the issue, and the recall is part of a broader set of 19 recalls issued by NHTSA involving multiple manufacturers, including Ford, Toyota, Tesla, Honda, and General Motors.
- Additional Hyundai models affected by recalls include the 2024-2026 Elantra Hybrid and the 2025 Ioniq 5 and 2026 Ioniq 9 electric vehicles.