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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2025 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 20
Latest campaign: May 19, 2026

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Forward collision avoidance	1	May 19, 2026	26V316000
Air bags	1	Nov 21, 2025	25V809000
Electrical system	1	Nov 20, 2024	24V877000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 19, 2026Latest campaign


May 19, 202626V316000	Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V316000 What's wrong 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 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. Campaign NHTSA 26V316000 · May 19, 2026
Nov 21, 202525V809000	Air bags: side/window curtain Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V809000 What's wrong 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 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. Campaign NHTSA 25V809000 · Nov 21, 2025
Nov 20, 202424V877000	Electrical system: wiring 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V877000 What's wrong 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 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. Campaign NHTSA 24V877000 · Nov 20, 2024

May 19, 202626V316000

Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking

Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V316000

What's wrong: 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: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 26V316000 · May 19, 2026

Nov 21, 202525V809000

Air bags: side/window curtain

Side curtain air bags that do not deploy as intended increase the risk of injury in a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V809000

What's wrong: 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: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 25V809000 · Nov 21, 2025

Nov 20, 202424V877000

Electrical system: wiring

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V877000

What's wrong: 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: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 24V877000 · Nov 20, 2024

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component20

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

20Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires
Forward collision avoidance	10	50	1	0
Exterior lighting	3	15	0	0
Electrical system	3	15	0	0
Engine	2	10	0	1
Unknown or other	2	10	0	0
Service brakes	2	10	1	0
Fuel/propulsion system	1	5	0	0
Lane departure	1	5	0	0

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Engine
“Radiator is leaking coolant at the bottom. Upon close inspections it is noted the front grill design of the vehicle leaves the radiator super exposed to the elements and road hazards causing excessive damage to the…”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770815
Forward collision avoidance
“Making a left turn against oncoming traffic into a convenience store parking lot. There was a car in the driveway waiting to exit the convenience store parking lot.”
Filed 09/15/2026 · ODI 11764533
Fuel/propulsion system
“Loss of power while trying to accelerate. RPM's were going up, but the vehicle was very sluggish. Nearly got rear ended as I had turned right on a red from a stop to merge onto a 55mph road.”
Filed 08/29/2026 · ODI 11760583

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2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz recall questions

How many recalls does the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz. The most recent, 26V316000 (reported May 19, 2026), concerns forward collision avoidance. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz?

Forward collision avoidance is the most-reported component, named in 10 complaints out of 20 filed with NHTSA (50%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Hyundai recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Hyundai dealer.

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