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According to Motor1, Hyundai is recalling 226,118 vehicles in the US due to a potential issue with the rearview camera. While not as critical as an engine problem, the faulty camera still violates US motor vehicle safety standards, which mandate rear visibility.
The recall affects standard and hybrid versions of the 2021-2022 Hyundai Santa Fe, the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid, and the 2021-2022 Hyundai Elantra. It also includes 1,186 2022 Hyundai Elantra N vehicles in the US.
The issue stems from a faulty circuit board. Documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) mention that the printed circuit board may not have sufficient solder joints. As a result, the component could crack over time, leading to a non-functional rearview camera.
Motor1 reports that Hyundai will replace the old cameras in affected vehicles with new, updated ones. The company has not received any reports of accidents, injuries, or property damage related to this issue.
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This is Hyundai’s largest recall in the US this year. In February, nearly 187,000 2015-2016 Hyundai Elantra vehicles were recalled due to a potential issue with the emergency door latch.
Recently, Hyundai also recalled over 145,000 electric vehicles, including the Hyundai 5, Hyundai Ioniq 6, Genesis GV60, and electrified variants of the Genesis GV70 and G80.
According to Motor1, while the recall of nearly 227,000 Hyundai vehicles is significant, it pales in comparison to the recalls conducted by Stellantis and Ford in the US.
In fact, these two automakers are among the top manufacturers with the most recalls in 2024, with some campaigns affecting over a million vehicles.
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