Federal safety officials announced Friday that Hyundai Motor will recall 421,078 vehicles across the United States due to a software malfunction that could trigger unexpected brake activation.
The recall affects specific 2025-2026 model year Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Federal regulators explained that a software malfunction in the vehicles’ front-mounted cameras could lead to the forward collision avoidance system engaging incorrectly, resulting in sudden brake application and potentially increasing collision risk.
The safety agency noted that authorized dealers will perform front camera software updates without charge to vehicle owners.
This announcement follows another recall earlier in the week, when the manufacturer pulled more than 54,000 vehicles from U.S. roads due to fire hazards related to excessive heat in the hybrid power control unit.
