3 Recalls for 2026 HYUNDAI Santa Cruz

Last synced: 2026-09-02 18:50:35

Looking up a recall? If your vehicle has also needed multiple repairs for the same issue, you may have additional legal options.

Get a Free Case Review

Recall ID: 26V316000

Report Date: 19/05/2026

Number of Units Affected: 423,062

Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING

Summary: 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.

Remedy: 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.

View this recall on NHTSA

Recall ID: 26V047000

Report Date: 27/01/2026

Number of Units Affected: 41,651

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Summary: 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."

Remedy: 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.

View this recall on NHTSA

Recall ID: 25V809000

Report Date: 21/11/2025

Number of Units Affected: 258

Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Summary: 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.

Remedy: 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.

View this recall on NHTSA

Weeks at the dealership and still not fixed? You may qualify for compensation under lemon law.

Get a Free Case Review

Back to search

Get Your No-Obligation
Case Evaluation

Send a secure message to our legal team.

Your Info Was Received

Thank you for requesting your free case evaluation. One of our staff members will call you shortly.

In the meantime, you are welcome to call us right away at 855-301-2100. We look forward to working with you to resolve your legal issues.

We need a little more info to start your case review.
Please fill in the red fields above.
warning iconWhat’s your name?
warning iconWhat’s your email address?
warning iconWhat’s your phone number?
warning iconBriefly describe the problem
Confidentiality Guarantee: We keep your information completely confidential and will not send you spam or sell your information.
By submitting above, I agree to the privacy policy and terms and consent to be contacted by an agent via phone call or text message at the phone number(s) listed above, including wireless number(s).