Hyundai recalls 421,000 cars over premature braking software glitch

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Hyundai recalls 421,000 cars over premature braking software glitch
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Hyundai is recalling more than 421,000 2024–2026 vehicles (including 2025–2026 Santa Cruz and Tucson in both gas and hybrid forms) after the NHTSA found a software glitch that can cause the forward-c collision-avoidance system to brake unexpectedly; 376 reports of unexpected braking were logged between Oct 2024 and Apr 2026. Owners will be notified by July 17 and can check the recall status by VIN or license plate in the NHTSA database; Hyundai dealers will install a software update. The recall also covers related Hyundai models such as Elantra Hybrid (2024–2026), Ioniq 5 (2025), and Ioniq 9 (2026).

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