Hyundai recalls nearly 100K Tucson SUVs over blank-screen crash risk

Hyundai is recalling roughly 96,310 Tucson SUVs from the 2025 and 2026 model years after a software glitch can make the instrument panel go blank while driving, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.

The instrument cluster–which shows speed, fuel level, and warning lights–may intermittently reboot during operation, leaving drivers without critical safety data. The recall covers standard gasoline, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid powertrains. About 53,886 of the affected vehicles are hybrids, 39,605 run on gasoline alone, and 2,819 are plug-in hybrids.

As of June 2026, no crashes, fires, or injuries linked to the defect have been reported in the U.S., the NHTSA said. Officials estimate about 1% of the recalled vehicles will actually have the problem.

Hyundai will fix the issue with a free software update, either at dealerships or over the air via its Bluelink system for eligible vehicles. Owners who paid out-of-pocket for the repair earlier will be reimbursed.

Formal notification letters go out starting Aug. 22, 2026. Owners can check their Vehicle Identification Number on NHTSA.gov to see if their car is included. Hyundai's customer service line is 855-371-9460; the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline is 1-888-327-4236.