Transport Canada has issued recalls for a range of more than 400,000 Ford and Hyundai models over problems that could cause crashes or fires.
These are the vehicles included in the recalls.
Ford
Structural issue
The recall for the 2021 and 2022 Ford Bronco, which was first issued in May and updated on June 3, is over concerns the vehicle’s hard top-roof panels may not have been manufactured properly. Sections of the exterior panels could detach while driving, increasing the risk of crash.
“This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a molded-in-colour hard top,” Transport Canada said.
Owners of the approximately 1,100 affected vehicles will be contacted by mail to visit a dealership for an inspection and, if necessary, to replace the hard top.
Short circuit risk
Transport Canada said 138,783 vehicles were recalled over a concern that the engine block heater could leak coolant. That could lead to the block heater short circuiting while plugged in, sparking the risk of a fire.
The Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport from 2021 to 2024, Ford Escape from 2020 to 2022, Ford Explorer from 2016 to 2024, Ford Focus from 2016 to 2018, Ford Maverick from 2022 to 2023 and Ranger from 2019 to 2024 are all affected.
The Corsair and MKC Lincoln models are also facing the recall.
“To reduce the safety risk, Ford advises you not to use the engine block heater until the recall repairs have been completed,” the recall said.
Transport Canada said owners of affected vehicles would be contacted by mail either to replace the block heater, or choose to permanently disable it.
The recall replaces an earlier one from 2025; vehicles repaired under the last recall do not need to go in for repairs again.
In a separate recall, over the same concern, 193,627 vehicles were recalled.
That includes the 2013 to 2019 Ford Escape, 2013 to 2018 Ford Focus and 2015 and 2016 Lincoln MKC.
Hyundai
Hybrid power control unit concerns
Just over 6,000 Elantras from 2024 to 2026 were recalled by Transport Canada over a concern that, on certain hybrid vehicles, the hybrid power control unit could overheat due to a problem.
“This problem could cause the vehicle not to start or to enter a reduced power mode and the malfunction indicator lamp to display,” Transport Canada said. The overheating could also create a fire risk.
Affected owners will be notified by Hyundai in writing, advising owners visit a dealership to update the hybrid power control unit software.
Camera software problem
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz and 2025 and 2026 Tucson are being recalled over a software problem with the front camera. The gas, hybrid and plug-in hybrid 2026 Tucsons are all affected, Transport Canada said. In total, more than 80,000 vehicles are impacted.
The issue could cause the “forward collision avoidance” system to “brake suddenly.”
“A vehicle that brakes suddenly when there’s no risk of a collision could increase the risk of a crash,” the recall notice read.
Owners will be contacted by Hyundai by mail to update the front camera software.
