Recall 26V400 covers 96,310 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson-family SUVs for instrument-panel display failure. The free software update is OTA or dealer-installed.
Hyundai is recalling 96,310 2025-2026 Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid vehicles because a software error can make the instrument panel display fail. If the display loses the speedometer or warning lights, crash risk increases; Hyundai dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The instrument cluster in the 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid is the display behind the steering wheel. It shows required information such as gauges, warnings, and indicator lights while you drive. The head-up display, or HUD, projects selected driving information closer to the windshield, and it communicates with the cluster through vehicle wiring and software.
On affected vehicles, the cluster software does not handle a communication error between the cluster and the HUD correctly. If the HUD external harness connection drops out, the fault can spread past the HUD and reset both the HUD and the instrument cluster. During that reset, the cluster display goes blank and required telltales and gauges are temporarily lost.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner notices the display or indicators going blank during vehicle operation, then returning after the reset.
Who's affected?
Covers three Tucson variants across the 2025 and 2026 model years, all tied to the instrument panel.
| 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid | instrument panel |
|---|---|
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson | instrument panel |
| 2025 Hyundai Tucson | instrument panel |
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid | instrument panel |
| 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid | instrument panel |
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid | instrument panel |
| Units affected | 96,310 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and Tucson model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the instrument panel display fails to show the speedometer or warning lights, you lose information needed to judge speed and respond to vehicle warnings. That increases the risk of a crash. Schedule the software update soon. It is handled over-the-air or by the dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Hyundai dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, Tucson, or Tucson Plug-In Hybrid is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Hyundai dealer to schedule the free instrument-panel display software update that fixes the display failure.
- Accept the over-the-air software update if Hyundai sends it, or have the dealer install it.
- Bring the recall notice if it arrives. If not, reference recall number 26V400 and Hyundai recall 304 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the update is complete. If the instrument panel display fails, pull over safely and contact Hyundai service.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Hyundai technician updates the instrument panel display software covered by recall 26V400. Hyundai also supports the same free software update by OTA, so the fix does not require hardware replacement when the update completes remotely. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Hyundai used its general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign. If you already paid for a related instrument panel display software repair, contact Hyundai customer service at 855-371-9460 and keep your repair documentation available.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 23, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 25, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| August 22, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| August 22, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V400?
Recall 26V400 covers 96,310 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid vehicles with instrument panel display software that can fail. That display carries the speedometer and warning lights, so Hyundai will update the software over the air or through a dealer for free.
What should I do if my 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, or Tucson Plug-In Hybrid is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 26V400. If it is, follow Hyundai's over-the-air update instructions or contact a franchised Hyundai dealer to schedule the software update. Reference Hyundai recall number 304 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Hyundai will update the instrument panel display software free of charge, either over the air or through a franchised Hyundai dealer. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall repair at no cost.
What is the safety risk in recall 26V400?
The safety risk is a failed instrument panel display. If the display stops showing critical information, including the speedometer or warning lights, the driver loses information needed to respond to vehicle conditions, increasing crash risk.
When will Hyundai notify owners about recall 26V400?
Hyundai expects to mail owner notification letters on August 22, 2026. VIN eligibility became searchable on June 25, 2026, so you do not need to wait for a letter to check whether your vehicle is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V400000 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai customer service | 855-371-9460 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V400 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V400000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on July 4, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →