2026 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated September 2026
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz has 3 documented known issues, with 2 rated critical. The most serious are Forward Collision Avoidance Phantom / Unexpected Braking (Recall 26V316) and Improperly Installed Side Curtain Airbags That May Not Deploy in a Crash (Recall 25V809) ($0-$0 repair). DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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.
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.
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.
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According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz has 3 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Forward Collision Avoidance Phantom / Unexpected Braking (Recall 26V316), Improperly Installed Side Curtain Airbags That May Not Deploy in a Crash (Recall 25V809), Instrument Cluster Rebooting to a Blank Screen from Power Management IC Electrical Noise (Recall 26V047). Of these, 2 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz has 3 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 2 issues are rated critical: Forward Collision Avoidance Phantom / Unexpected Braking (Recall 26V316) and Improperly Installed Side Curtain Airbags That May Not Deploy in a Crash (Recall 25V809). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known Hyundai Santa Cruz issues range from $0 to $0, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
NHTSA recall 26V-316 (Hyundai recall 302) covers certain model-year 2025-2026 Santa Cruz vehicles. Front-camera software can cause the Forward Collision Avoidance system to exhibit increased sensitivity to forward-object proximity in certain driving scenarios. The system may enga… Severity: high.
A small number of Santa Cruz trucks left the assembly line with side curtain airbags that were not installed correctly, so the curtain may fail to deploy or may deploy out of position in a side impact or rollover. NHTSA campaign 25V809000 covers 258 vehicles across 2025 Tucson, 2… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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."
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Electrical noise generated inside the Power Management Integrated Circuit (PMIC) of the instrument panel cluster can cause the cluster to reboot intermittently while the vehicle is being driven, leaving the display blank for several seconds. During the blank period the speedomete… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: medium.
