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US recalls (3)
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
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 and remedy
Risk: Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Air bags: side/window, curtain
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 and remedy
Risk: Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
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.
Electrical system: wiring
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2025 Tucson and Santa Cruz vehicles. The console extension wiring assembly may be routed improperly, allowing the transmission to be shifted out of Park without applying the brake pedal.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A transmission that can shift out of Park without applying the brake pedal can result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised to use the parking brake when parking the vehicle. Dealers will reroute the console extension wiring assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 273.
Canadian recalls (3)
Show 3 Canadian recalls
Other
2026-05-19 · campaign 2026-238
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a software problem with the front camera could cause the forward collision avoidance (FCA) system to apply the vehicle's brakes suddenly.
Note: For the Tucson model, this recall affects gas, hybrid (HEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models.
Safety Risk:
A vehicle that brakes suddenly when there's no risk of a collision could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the front camera software.
Airbag
2025-11-20 · campaign 2025-646 · 25 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the side curtain airbags may not have been installed properly. As a result, the airbag(s) may not inflate properly in a crash.
Safety Risk:
A side curtain airbag that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to reinstall the side curtain airbags properly.
Electrical
2024-11-20 · campaign 2024-708 · 591 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the wiring for the center console extension may not have been routed properly. As a result, the wiring could contact the release for the shift lever lock. If this happens, the transmission could be shifted out of the Park (P) position without pressing the brake pedal.
Safety Risk:
A vehicle that moves suddenly could create the risk of an injury or a crash.
Corrective Actions:
To reduce the safety risk, Hyundai recommends that you should always use the parking brake when you park. Hyundai will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to reroute the center console extension wiring.
Owner complaints (21)
Owners filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz (1 crashes, 1 fires reported). Among 5 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 35).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 10 | |
| Electrical system | 3 | |
| Unknown or other | 3 | |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | |
| Service brakes | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Lane departure | 1 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz PU/CC AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Santa Cruz AWD 2.5 L Automatic (S8) | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Santa Cruz AWD 2.5 L Automatic (AM-S8) | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Santa Cruz FWD 2.5 L Automatic (S8) | 22 | 30 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Santa Cruz XRT AWD 2.5 L Automatic (AM-S8) | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.