Fountain Valley, CA – December 13, 2024 – Hyundai (OTCMKTS:HYMTF) is recalling 226,118 cars and SUVs whose rearview camera may fail to display an image. This ups the risk of a crash and injury.
The following models are affected:
- 2022 Hyundai Elantra N
- 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe PHV
- 2021 – 2022 Santa Fe HEV
- 2021 – 2022 Hyundai Elantra
- 2021 – 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe
- 2021 – 2022 Hyundai Elantra HEV
Recall summary
In the affected cars, the camera may malfunction because of a manufacturing flaw, cutting off the image feed.
Recall risks
An inoperable rearview camera limits visibility while backing up, which augments the risk of a crash and injury.
Other Hyundai recalls
Earlier this month, Hyundai recalled over 145,000 EV Genesis and Ioniq models over a charging issue that may cause them to stall.
In August 2024, the manufacturer recalled close to 50,000 Santa Fe SUVs due to faulty airbags, as reported.
The repair
Dealers will replace the cameras free of charge.
The owners should receive letters with more information by January 19, 2025.
Is your vehicle a part of this recall?
This Hyundai rearview camera recall affects almost 230,000 cars and SUVs. To do a Hyundai recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.
Hyundai recalls Santa Fe, Elantra cars with blank rearview cameras
