NHTSA·Cars and vehicles·January 26, 2026

Hyundai recalls 2025–2026 Tucson, Sonata, Santa Fe and other models over instrument panel display that may fail

A software error can make the instrument panel display fail, so it may not show critical safety information such as the speedometer or warning lights, which raises the risk of a crash.

What to do

Hyundai will update the display software free of charge, either over the air or at a dealer. Owners can call Hyundai customer service at 855-371-9460 and refer to recall number 293.

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Recall details

Product
Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid, Tucson Hybrid, Tucson and 9 more 2025–2026
Hazard
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Units
41,651 vehicles
Owner notification
March 24, 2026
Reported to NHTSA
January 26, 2026
Identifiers
  • NHTSA campaign number: 26V047000
  • Manufacturer campaign number: 293
  • Model years: 2025–2026

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Official notice

The notice's own wording from NHTSA.

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Defect
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."
Consequence
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective action
The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 24, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 293. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 28, 2026.

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