Nearly 100K Hyundai vehicles recalled after software glitch raises crash risk

Nearly 100,000 Hyundai vehicles are being recalled due to a software glitch that could increase the risk of a crash, federal officials announced. 

The recall affects approximately 96,310 Hyundai Tucson vehicles from the 2025 and 2026 model years, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice dated June 24.

Officials said the glitch may cause the instrument panel — which displays critical information such as speed, fuel level and warning indicators — to go blank while driving, depriving drivers of essential safety data needed to operate the vehicle safely. 

“The instrument panel (‘IP’) display in the subject vehicles may intermittently reboot during vehicle operation, potentially resulting in a temporary blank display screen,” recall documents stated. 

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According to the notice, the SUVs equipped with standard gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains are affected.

An estimated 53,886 hybrid vehicles are included in the recall, along with 39,605 standard gasoline vehicles and 2,819 plug-in hybrid models. 

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As of June 2026, there are no confirmed crashes, fires or injuries in the U.S. linked to the defect, the NHTSA said. Officials estimate about 1% of the recalled vehicles are affected.

To address the issue, Hyundai will provide free software updates through dealerships or via wireless over-the-air (OTA) transmission.

The OTA update will be available for eligible vehicles enrolled in Hyundai’s Bluelink system, officials said. 

Hyundai will also reimburse owners who previously paid out-of-pocket expenses to repair the issue.

Formal notification letters are scheduled to be mailed to impacted owners beginning Aug. 22, 2026.

Owners can verify whether their vehicle is included by searching for their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov.

For additional information, owners can contact Hyundai at 855-371-9460 or reach the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

FOX Business reached out to Hyundai for more information.