Hyundai recalls more than 421K vehicles over software brake issue: NHTSA

Hyundai is recalling more than 421,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a software issue that can cause unexpected braking issues, increasing the risk of crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

The recall affects certain 2025 and 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid vehicles, NHTSA announced earlier this week.

“Software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and unexpectedly apply the brakes,” NHTSA said in a statement posted on its website.

Dealers will update the front camera software free of charge, NHTSA said, adding that owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning July 17.

Owners were advised to check whether their vehicles are included in the recall through Hyundai or the NHTSA recall database, as well as contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.

The recall comes soon after Hyundai announced another safety recall involving more than 54,000 Elantra Hybrid vehicles because of a potential fire risk tied to overheating in the hybrid power control unit.