Hyundai to recall over 421,000 US vehicles over software brake issue, NHTSA says

(Reuters) – Hyundai Motor is recalling 421,078 ​vehicles in the U.S. over ‌a software error that may cause an unexpected application of brakes, the ​U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety ​Administration said on Friday.

The recall covers ⁠certain 2025-2026 model Santa Cruz, ​Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In ​Hybrid Electric vehicles.

The auto safety agency said that a software error in the ​front cameras of the vehicles ​may cause the forward collision avoidance system to ‌prematurely ⁠activate and cause the application of brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will update the ​front camera ​software ⁠at no cost, the regulator added.

Earlier this week, the ​automaker recalled more than 54,000 ​vehicles ⁠in the U.S. due to a fire risk linked to overheating ⁠in ​the hybrid power ​control unit.

Reporting by Mihika Sharma in Bengaluru; Editing ​by Sonia Cheema and Mrigank Dhaniwala