Hyundai recalls certain 2025-2026 Santa Cruz vehicles for potential premature braking in forward collision avoidance systems. Owners will receive free software updates by July 17, 2026.
Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
Hyundai is recalling specific 2025-2026 Santa Cruz models due to a software issue that may cause the forward collision avoidance system to brake unexpectedly. This could increase crash risk if the system activates without proper warning.
The software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and unexpectedly apply the brakes. This could lead to a crash if the vehicle is not properly warned about the impending collision.
Owners of 2025-2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz vehicles are affected. Drivers using the forward collision avoidance system may be at higher risk if the system activates unexpectedly.
Check if your vehicle is a 2025-2026 Santa Cruz model. The recall covers vehicles with specific VINs that became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 20, 2026.
Call 1-855-371-9460 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a software update.
Dealers will update the front camera software for free by July 17, 2026.
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.
The software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and unexpectedly apply the brakes.
Check if your vehicle is a 2025-2026 Santa Cruz model with specific VINs that became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 20, 2026.
Dealers will update the front camera software for free by July 17, 2026.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V316000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 26V316000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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