2026 Hyundai Tucson forward collision avoidance problems

32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2026 Hyundai Tucson — 59% of all complaints for this model year.

Forward Collision Avoidance complaints

59%

share of all complaints

—

median reported mileage

12 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Forward collision Warning and Automatic Emergency Braking systems failed on 5/13/2026. Driving at a low rate of speed, approximately 15mph in a roundabout traffic circle with no other vehicles in front of the vehicle, sunny dry weather, 740am. Proceeded into traffic circle and FCA engaged and hard…”
filed Aug 4, 2026
“My Gf was driving car coming up on stopped traffic when automatic braking engaged slamming on brakes for no reason causing the car behind to rear end my vehicle, My Gf was transported to hospital with 4 broken ribs with each rib having multiple fractures, She was in ICU for 2 days and total of 4…”
filed Aug 4, 2026
“The contact owns a 2026 Hyundai Tucson. The contact was notified the following day after purchasing the vehicle that there was an open recall on the VIN. The VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V316000 (Forward Collision Avoidance). The parts were available for the recall repair; however, the dealer where the…”
filed Aug 3, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Some 2019MY and newer vehicles equipped with a front view camera may illuminate certain warning lights and trigger DTC C272246 fault code for the front camera. In the following cases, the front camera auto-calibration…
26-AD-001H TSB · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 25, 2026