Hyundai has recalled two vehicles for problems with their automatic braking and collision avoidance systems. Each features software designed to help drivers mitigate or avoid collisions by preemptively applying the brakes when the vehicle believes the driver won't react in time. These are sensitive systems, and Hyundai says in its filings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that it has made them too sensitive, which could lead to sudden and unintended braking for owners.The 2026 Hyundai TucsonHyundaiAll told, 421,078 Hyundai models are subject to recall. The 2025-26 Santa Cruz, Tucson Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid are all listed in the recall. The majority of recalled units consist of the Tucson Hybrid, which sees 292,805 units subject to the recall. Hyundai estimates less than one percent of the recalled units have the defect in question.That defect has to do with the car's camera systems: each vehicle's Forward Collision Avoidance (FCA) system may be too sensitive to objects ahead in certain driving scenarios due to the front camera software. If the system "sees" an object, the FCA may engage earlier than expected, potentially leading to sudden braking. Over a year-and-a-half-long span, Hyundai received 376 reports related to FCA activation. Four saw vehicles rear-ended by other cars upon activation, all with injuries. No fatalities or fires have been reported.The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz XRT is a rugged small truck option.HyundaiThe fix is a new software update for the vehicles listed above. If you're unsure if your vehicle is part of the recall, you can use the NHTSA.gov website to check. Those under the recall will need a software update better tailored to both "operator expectations" and upcoming objects that should help curb early activations of the collision braking system. Hyundai will begin notifying owners on July 17, 2026.This story was originally published by Men's Journal on Jun 23, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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