The problem
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."
The risk
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 26V-047 (26V047000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 293 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Component | Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel |
| Report date | January 26, 2026 |
| Owners notified | March 24, 2026 |
| Vehicles affected | 41,651 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
- 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5
- 2026 Hyundai Kona
- 2026 Hyundai Palisade
- 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz
- 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe
- 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
- 2026 Hyundai Tucson
- 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid
- 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid
- 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid
- 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid
Plus 3 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the electrical system
- 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 electrical problems 13
- 2026 Hyundai Kona electrical problems 2
- 2026 Hyundai Palisade electrical problems 32
- 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe electrical problems 5
- 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid electrical problems 6
- 2026 Hyundai Tucson electrical problems 8
- 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid electrical problems 54
- 2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid electrical problems 10
- 2025 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid electrical problems 2
- 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid electrical problems 1
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 26V-047 repair free?
Yes. Hyundai dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 41,651 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.