Every 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Forward Collision Avoidance · NHTSA 26V316000
May 19, 2026Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
- Problem
- 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
- Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
- 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.
Full recall details for 26V316000 →Electrical System · NHTSA 26V047000
Jan 27, 2026Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Tucson Hybrid, Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 IONIQ 5, Santa Cruz, Kona, Palisade, Palisade Hybrid, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, and Tucson vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
- Risk
- An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.
Full recall details for 26V047000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 25V809000
Nov 21, 2025Air Bags:Side/Window:Curtain
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson, 2025-2026 Santa Cruz, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Hybrid, and 2026 Genesis GV70 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may not have been installed properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
- Risk
- Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will reinstall the side curtain air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 29, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 289 and 029G. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.
Full recall details for 25V809000 →
2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz. Hyundai has issued at least 16 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Lane Departure2
- Power Train2
- Steering1
- Vehicle Speed Control1
- Visibility/Wiper1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (6)
- Air Bags (2)
- Exterior Lighting (2)
- Power Train (2)
- Structure (2)
- Unknown Or Other (2)
Read Hyundai Santa Cruz owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The contact owns a 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "You May Want to Consider Taking a Break" was displayed with an audible alert nine times during a thirteen-mile trip, causing a distraction.”
2026 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZSep 2, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11761596
“The lake keep assist safety feature works inconsistently. Many times, the system has allowed my vehicle to cross the yellow or white lines, when it shouldn't have.”
2026 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZMay 22, 2026 · NY
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11739509
“The windshield washer fluid dispensing nozzles do not effectively cover the windshield. Almost all of the "spray" is in a very concentrated area of the lower windshield. The fluid squirts onto the two locations on the windshield and gets wiped away by the wipers as soon as they move.”
2026 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZMay 22, 2026 · NY
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11739506
“The contact owns a 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and merging into highway traffic, the vehicle hesitated and surged forward after depressing the accelerator pedal.”
2026 HYUNDAI SANTA CRUZApr 30, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11734862
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