September 15, 2026
A California federal judge on Monday dismissed state unfair competition law claims from a proposed class action brought by Hyundai Tucson drivers who said the company equipped the cars with a defective automatic emergency braking system, but preserved warranty, fraud and unjust enrichment claims.
July 13, 2026
Hyundai has urged a California federal judge to send a proposed class action over its allegedly faulty automatic emergency braking system into arbitration, arguing that the drivers accepted an arbitration provision when they agreed to the terms and conditions of its Bluelink services to obtain optional integrated connectivity features.
February 24, 2026
Hyundai used "cheap" components in its automatic emergency braking system, causing its vehicles to erroneously detect objects that aren't there and suddenly brake in traffic, according to a California federal lawsuit which claims the system is a hazard.