A Hyundai recall could affect over 421,000 vehicles due to an issue in which the brakes may activate unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Software in the recalled vehicles’ front cameras could cause their forward collision avoidance system to “activate prematurely,” applying the brakes when the driver isn’t expecting it, according to a NHTSA safety recall report issued on May 19.

Between October 2024 and April 2026, Hyundai received 376 reports of the brakes activating unexpectedly. Four reports involve crashes in which vehicles were rear-ended by closely following traffic, resulting in four injuries. There have been no fatalities or confirmed fires attributed to the issue.

What Hyundai Vehicles Are Being Recalled?

The following vehicles are being recalled, according to the NHTSA:

• 2025 to 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz
• 2025 to 2026 Hyundai Tucson
• 2025 to 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid
• 2025 to 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid

A total of 421,078 vehicles are potentially affected by the recall.

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What Should You Do If You Own a Recalled Vehicle?

Owners of recalled vehicles are expected to receive notification letters by July 17, according to NHTSA.

To remedy the issue, owners can take their recalled vehicles to a Hyundai dealer, where the front camera software will be updated free of charge.

Owners who believe their cars might be involved can also search for their vehicle identification numbers (VINs) or state and license plate numbers on NHTSA.gov to confirm whether their vehicles are included.

Reporting by Julia Gomez, USA TODAY / USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

Hyundai is voluntarily recalling more than 94,000 Genesis and GV80 vehicles due to a possible fuel leak that could increase the risk of an engine fire.

According to a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Hyundai Motor America found that the “crossover fuel pipe connecting the left and right fuel rails of the engines in the subject vehicles may have been installed with retention fasteners that may gradually loosen over time.”

The issue was first reported by two U.S. customers in July 2024, who said they noticed a fuel-like odor and visible leakage, NHTSA said.

The recall notice says the “retention fasteners were tightened with insufficient concentrations of torque stabilizer at the fuel rail connections during vehicle assembly, causing the retention (axial) force to diminish over time,” and increasing the risk of a leak.

Hyundai has received 129 reports “alleging the subject condition in the U.S. market.” The earliest report dates back to Oct. 29, 2021. U.S. customers haven’t reported any crashes, fires or injuries related to the defect.

Authorized dealers and affected customers will be notified of the safety recall on June 8.

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Which Hyundai Models Are Affected by This Recall?

The total number of Hyundai vehicles “potentially” affected by this recall is 94,760. The affected models include:

• 2023–2025 Genesis G90
• 2021–2025 Genesis G80
• 2021–2025 Genesis GV80
• 2022–2026 Genesis GV70

According to the NHTSA, Genesis’ number for this recall is 033G and the agency’s number for the recall is 26V229.

What to Do With the Affected Vehicle

Impacted vehicle owners will receive a notice instructing them to bring their vehicle to a Genesis retailer, where technicians will inspect and retighten the crossover fuel pipe.

The crossover pipe, whether a fuel leak is found or not, will be tightened to specification. If a leak is found, the crossover pipe will be replaced and then tightened.

According to the NHTSA, the remedy will be offered at no cost to owners for all affected vehicles, regardless of whether the affected vehicles are still covered under Genesis’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Hyundai Motor Company will also offer reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses incurred to obtain a remedy for the recall condition. Genesis customers can contact customer service by phone at (844)-340-9741.