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Updated · USA TODAY · Jun 26
Hyundai Recalls 96,310 Tucson SUVs Over Dashboard Software That Can Blank Critical Displays
Updated
Updated · USA TODAY · Jun 26

Hyundai Recalls 96,310 Tucson SUVs Over Dashboard Software That Can Blank Critical Displays

3 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Jun 26

Summary

  • 96,310 Hyundai Tucson SUVs from model years 2025-2026 are being recalled after the digital instrument panel can reboot and go blank while the vehicle is moving.
  • A communication error between the instrument cluster and head-up display can hide the speedometer, fuel gauge and warning alerts, creating a crash risk and violating federal display standards.
  • 39,605 Tucsons, 53,886 Tucson Hybrids and 2,819 Tucson Plug-In Hybrids built between June 7, 2024, and May 7, 2026 are covered; Hyundai said it has no confirmed U.S. crashes, fires, injuries or deaths tied to the defect.
  • Aug. 22 is when dealers and owners are expected to be notified; fixes will be free through dealer software updates, with over-the-air updates also planned for eligible Bluelink subscribers.

Insights

With multiple software recalls, are Hyundai's new cars becoming too complex for their own good?
Are safety regulators prepared for an era where a software bug can disable a car's dashboard?
Can over-the-air updates truly fix critical safety flaws, or are they a band-aid for deeper issues?