Hyundai has announced a recall impacting over 421,000 vehicles following a discovery by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding a software glitch.
This issue relates to the front camera, which could trigger the forward collision avoidance system too early. Essentially, this means that the brakes might engage unexpectedly, increasing the risk of an accident.
“Due to the front camera software, the FCA system might become overly sensitive to objects in front during some driving conditions,” Hyundai noted in a statement. “As a result, the FCA could activate earlier than anticipated, leading to sudden braking, which could heighten the risk of being rear-ended.”
On May 19, NHTSA reported that there have been four accidents linked to this issue.
The recall covers various 2025-2026 models, including the Hyundai Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-in Hybrid.
Reports show that between October 28, 2024, and April 27, 2026, Hyundai received 376 complaints about the FCA system activating without cause.
Among those reports, four involved crashes where a Hyundai was rear-ended, resulting in injuries to four individuals.
NHTSA mentioned that owners of the affected vehicles should expect notifications by July 17.
To fix the problem, vehicle owners will need to visit a Hyundai dealership for a free software update for the front camera.
Recently, Hyundai also recalled over 54,000 Elantra hybrid vehicles due to a defect in the hybrid power system that raised fire risk.
FOX Business has reached out to Hyundai for additional details.
