Vietnam's auto market recorded a sharp increase in vehicle recalls during the first half of 2026, with Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Ford and Toyota accounting for the largest campaigns.
Vietnam's automotive market saw a sharp increase in vehicle recalls during the first six months of 2026, with 26 recall campaigns affecting 30,338 vehicles, according to the Vietnam Register.
The number of recall campaigns rose by 18 compared with the same period in 2025, while the total number of affected vehicles increased by 4,439 units, or 14.6% year-on-year.
Several large-scale campaigns involving popular models from Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Ford and Toyota accounted for the majority of recalled vehicles.
Hyundai Tucson tops the list with more than 17,300 vehicles
The Hyundai Tucson accounted for the largest vehicle recall campaign in Vietnam during the first half of 2026. Photo: Hyundai Thanh Cong.
Hyundai Thanh Cong launched two major recall campaigns for the Hyundai Tucson, making it the most recalled model in Vietnam during the first half of the year.
In late May, the company recalled 3,700 Tucson SUVs after identifying a software issue that could temporarily interrupt the display on the vehicle's digital instrument cluster. The campaign formed part of Hyundai's global recall program.
According to the automaker, the issue causes intermittent display interruptions that temporarily affect the driver's ability to monitor vehicle information but does not impact vehicle operation.
The affected vehicles included:
2,037 Tucson Special gasoline models 1,318 Tucson 1.6 Turbo models 328 Tucson N Line models 58 Tucson Special diesel models
All were assembled in Vietnam between August 20, 2025, and January 27, 2026.
A month later, Hyundai Thanh Cong Vietnam announced an even larger recall covering 13,620 additional Tucson vehicles, making it the single biggest recall campaign in the Vietnamese market during the first half of 2026. This campaign alone represented approximately 45% of all recalled vehicles nationwide.
The affected SUVs were manufactured between October 2, 2024, and June 2, 2026.
Hyundai said the issue involved the software controlling the front camera used by the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) system. Collision prediction parameters had been calibrated too sensitively, meaning the system could issue warnings or activate automatic braking earlier than intended under certain driving conditions.
The company emphasized that the problem was software-related rather than a hardware defect and primarily affected the driving experience.
Dealers will resolve the issue by updating the FCA control software free of charge.
More than 5,000 Mitsubishi Xpander and Xpander Cross vehicles recalled
More than 5,000 Mitsubishi Xpander and Xpander Cross vehicles were recalled to inspect and replace second-row seat components. Photo: Mitsubishi Motors Vietnam.
In early May, Mitsubishi Motors Vietnam announced a recall of 5,072 Xpander and Xpander Cross vehicles, including both locally assembled and imported models.
The recall was prompted by a potential defect in the reclining mechanism of the second-row seatback.
According to Mitsubishi, manufacturing errors at a supplier may have allowed components with microscopic cracks to be mixed with compliant parts.
While the defect may not be noticeable during everyday driving, it could reduce the structural strength of the seatback during a collision, potentially affecting passenger protection.
The recall program began on May 18, 2026, and will continue until April 18, 2029.
Imported vehicles manufactured between April 2022 and early February 2025, along with locally assembled vehicles built between July 2022 and late December 2024, are eligible for inspection and component replacement where necessary.
Ford recalls 2,446 Explorer SUVs
Ford Explorer vehicles were recalled over concerns involving the rear suspension toe link. Photo: Ford Vietnam.
Ford Vietnam recorded the highest number of recall campaigns among automakers during the first half of 2026, launching seven separate recalls covering models including the Mustang Mach-E, Explorer, Everest and Ranger.
Its largest campaign involved 2,446 Ford Explorer SUVs announced in mid-May.
The recalled vehicles were manufactured at Ford's Chicago Assembly Plant in the United States between September 28, 2017, and February 25, 2019, before being imported into Vietnam.
Ford said the rear suspension toe link could fracture during operation.
Drivers may notice unusual noises from the rear suspension or changes in rear wheel alignment, both of which could affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Authorized Ford dealerships will inspect and replace the affected rear suspension components free of charge.
Toyota recalls more than 2,000 Camry sedans
Toyota recalled more than 2,000 Camry sedans in Vietnam to address camera-related defects. Photo: Toyota Vietnam.
In mid-March, Toyota Vietnam announced a recall of 2,024 Toyota Camry sedans equipped with the Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system.
According to the manufacturer, production defects could cause cracks to develop in the image sensors inside the front and side cameras.
Over time, the cracks may expand, resulting in open or short circuits that prevent the cameras from displaying images.
The recall covers 1,391 vehicles manufactured between November 25, 2022, and August 26, 2024, along with another 633 vehicles produced between November 25, 2022, and August 29, 2024.
Most of the affected vehicles have already been delivered to customers in Vietnam.
Toyota said the recall applies to the previous-generation Camry and does not affect the ninth-generation model currently on sale.
The recall campaign is scheduled to run from March 10, 2026, through March 10, 2029.
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