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2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The most recent was reported on May 18, 2026.

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Recalls at a glance

DateCampaignPartVehicles
May 18, 202626V-316Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking423,062
January 26, 202626V-047Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel41,651
November 20, 202525V-809Air bags: side/window, curtain258

Recall details

Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking

May 18, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America · Campaign 26V-316

What is wrong: 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.

The 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.

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

January 26, 2026 · Hyundai Motor America · Campaign 26V-047

What is wrong: 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.

The 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.

Air bags: side/window, curtain

November 20, 2025 · Hyundai Motor America · Campaign 25V-809

What is wrong: 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.

The 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.

Other model years of the Hyundai Santa Cruz

2025 (3)2024 (1)2023 (2)2022 (4)

All Hyundai Santa Cruz recalls · All Hyundai recalls

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz have recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz, the most recent reported on May 18, 2026. A campaign covers only certain vehicles, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected.

What parts have been recalled on the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz?

Forward collision avoidance (1), Electrical system (1), Air bags (1).

Are recall repairs free?

In 3 of the 3 campaigns listed here, the remedy states that the repair is free of charge. Read the remedy in each recall for the details.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.