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Hyundai Recalls 421,000 Cars in US Over Unexpected Brake Activation

Four rear-end crashes have been linked to Hyundai vehicles that braked unexpectedly.
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Hyundai Recalls 421,000 Cars in US Over Unexpected Brake Activation
The Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Ellabell, Ga. AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File
Mary Prenon
Mary Prenon
Freelance Reporter
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Hyundai Motor America is recalling 421,078 vehicles that may have a faulty forward collision avoidance system that could cause brakes to activate unexpectedly, increasing the risk of an accident.

According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) report, the recall involves certain 2025–2026 Santa Cruz, Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles. A software glitch in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and suddenly apply the brakes.

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Mary Prenon
Mary Prenon
Freelance Reporter
Mary T. Prenon covers real estate and business. She has been a writer and reporter for over 25 years with various print and broadcast media in New York.