The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has alerted motorists to a new recall affecting certain Hyundai vehicles sold in South Africa.
The NCC was informed by Hyundai Automotive South Africa of a recall involving the Hyundai Tucson NX4 N-Line.
The affected units were sold in South Africa in 2023.
According to the manufacturer, the impacted models may have an issue relating to the forward collision avoidance (FCA) system.
“Some vehicles may be experiencing unintended emergency braking due to FCA-sensitive operation,” it said.
“This may create a safety risk for vehicle occupants and other road users and could increase the likelihood of a collision.”
Owners of the affected cars are urged to contact their nearest authorised Hyundai dealership to arrange for the front camera software to be updated.
The corrective procedure will be carried out at no cost to the consumer.
Yet another recall in South Africa
The Hyundai Tucson is the latest in an increasingly long list of vehicles recalled in South Africa in 2026.
Last week, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) South Africa issued recalls for certain locally distributed Range Rover models.
“The supplier informed the NCC that the adhesion process used to reattach the panoramic roof side finishers during vehicle quality rework operations may not have been sufficient,” it said.
“An inadequately adhered panoramic roof side finisher could, over time, come partially or completely loose.”
“This could result in distraction to the driver or other road users or, in the event of complete detachment, harm other road users, particularly pedestrians or two-wheeled vehicles, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.”
At the same time, Toyota South Africa Motors issued a recall for 146 Hino 300 series commercial vehicles.
“According to the supplier, an incorrect component might have been installed in the circuit board of the combination meter,” said the NCC.
“This may cause the component to overheat and result in a malfunction of the speedometer and/or odometer.”
“A malfunction of the speedometer and/or odometer may increase the risk of unsafe driving conditions.”
Just a few days prior, Stellantis put out a notice for 920 Jeep Grand Cherokee WL vehicles distributed in South Africa between 2021 and 2023.
“According to the supplier, the upper control arm pinch bolt in the affected vehicles may have been damaged during vehicle assembly,” said the NCC.
“This may cause the pinch bolt to break, resulting in a loss of clamp load between the upper control arm ball joint and the knuckle.”
“This could result in the wheel tilting outward, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash without prior warning.”
In a separate notice, Jeep recalled 54 Jeep Grand Cherokees and 115 Jeep Wrangler units.
Hyundai has also issued an alert for thei30 and Elantra, stating that it found abnormalities in the operation of the driver’s airbag unit, which pose a potential safety risk in the event of a collision.
Audi has recalled the e-tron GT electric sports car, and JLR recalled 127 Jaguar and Land Rover units sold since 2019.
Ford issued a notice for 438 units of certain 2025 Ranger XLT and Ranger Wildtrak models, explaining that the Exhaust Gas Recirculation valve in some of the affected vehicles may fail, resulting in a loss of engine power.
It also recalled 26 Puma crossover units sold between 2022 and 2023.
Toyota, meanwhile, has recalled more the Land Cruiser 300, Lexus LX, and additional Hino models.
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