Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Recalls (2025-2026)
Every recall for model year 2021 and newer · Safety warnings · California lemon law
The 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid has 4 recall campaigns for model year 2021 and newer, 0 with a do-not-drive warning, 0 with a park-outside fire warning, and 0 where NHTSA’s filing shows an interim notice or no final fix. Most involve electrical system (2), driver assistance (1), air bags (1). Check your VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup, and if your Tucson Hybrid keeps going back to the dealer for the same problem, it may qualify under California’s lemon law.
What recalls does the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid have?
- 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson Instrument Cluster Recall (26V400) Repeat recall
June 23, 2026 · 96,310 vehicles · Electrical SystemDue 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.
Fix: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge.
- 2025-2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz Automatic Emergency Braking Recall (26V316)
May 18, 2026 · 423,062 vehicles · Driver AssistanceSoftware 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.
Fix: Dealers will update the front camera software, free of charge.
- 2026 Hyundai Elantra Side Impact Recall (26V254)
April 20, 2026 · 2,931 vehicles · Air BagsThe B-pillar impact sensors may have been misassembled, which can delay air bag deployment.
Risk: Air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the impact sensor(s), as necessary, free of charge.
- 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Instrument Cluster Recall (26V047) Repeat recall
January 26, 2026 · 41,651 vehicles · Electrical SystemDue 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.
Fix: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge.
Which Tucson Hybrid parts are recalled most?
| Recall area | Campaigns | Vehicles covered |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 137,961 |
| Driver Assistance | 1 | 423,062 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 2,931 |
Which Tucson Hybrid model years have the most recalls?
| Model year | Recalls | Campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 26V400000 (electrical system), 26V316000 (driver assistance), 26V047000 (electrical system) |
| 2026 | 4 | 26V400000 (electrical system), 26V316000 (driver assistance), 26V254000 (air bags), 26V047000 (electrical system) |
How do I check my Tucson Hybrid for open recalls?
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 4 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Hyundai dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.
What are Tucson Hybrid owners reporting?
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.
| Model year | Complaints | Most reported components |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 139 | Electrical System (51), Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (31), Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (28) |
| 2026 | 27 | Unknown Or Other (8), Electrical System (8), Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings (4) |
Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):
I purchased a brand new 2025 Hyundai Tuscan and with 984 miles I had an issue which first started when reversing the SUV into my garage. December 9th: When first starting the vehicle, all warning lights came on the dash. The ABS stating an issue with the braking system.
2025 HYUNDAI Tucson Hybrid owner, Electrical System, NHTSA complaint 11634011
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH and depressing the brake pedal to decelerate, an unknown warning light was illuminated and a beeping sound was engaged.
2025 HYUNDAI Tucson Hybrid owner, Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking, NHTSA complaint 11646076
An alarm keeps going off warning the driver to take a break. The vehicle has an infrared sensor watching your eyes. If you look right or left it keeps sounding an alarm for you to take a break.
2026 HYUNDAI Tucson Hybrid owner, Unknown Or Other, NHTSA complaint 11743151
Can a recall make your Tucson Hybrid a lemon in California?
A recall alone does not make a Hyundai Tucson Hybrid a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act looks at whether a warranty defect substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety and was not fixed within a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
2 of the 4 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. Most are single-repair campaigns, but repeat visits for any covered defect still count.
Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.
Other Hyundai models with recalls
- Accent: 4 recalls
- Elantra: 11 recalls
- Elantra Hybrid: 6 recalls
- Elantra N: 5 recalls
- Ioniq 5: 15 recalls
- Ioniq 6: 6 recalls
- Ioniq 9: 3 recalls
- Kona: 8 recalls
- Kona Electric: 3 recalls
- Kona N: 2 recalls
- Nexo: 2 recalls
- Palisade: 15 recalls
- Palisade Hybrid: 3 recalls
- Santa Cruz: 9 recalls
- Santa FE: 18 recalls
- Santa FE Hybrid: 10 recalls
- Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid: 5 recalls
- Sonata: 7 recalls
- Sonata Hybrid: 1 recall
- Tucson: 15 recalls
- Tucson Hybrid: 4 recalls
- Tucson Plug-IN Hybrid: 4 recalls
- Veloster: 1 recall
- Veloster N: 2 recalls
- Venue: 3 recalls
Frequently asked questions about Hyundai Tucson Hybrid recalls
How many recalls does the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for 2021 and newer Hyundai Tucson Hybrid vehicles as of October 1, 2026. The newest is 26V400000, filed June 23, 2026.
How do I check my Hyundai Tucson Hybrid for open recalls?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any authorized dealer to run it. Not every vehicle of a model year is included in each recall.
Are recall repairs free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. Ask the dealer to confirm before work begins.
Can I get a buyback for my Hyundai Tucson Hybrid?
Possibly, if a covered defect was not fixed in a reasonable number of attempts or the vehicle spent a long time out of service. A recall alone is not enough, but repeat repairs or a failed recall fix can support a claim.
Sources
- NHTSA recalls
- NHTSA recall and complaint data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.22
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