Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid recalled over injury risk

Recall date

November 21, 2024

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Hyundai Motor America recalls 2021–2022 Hyundai — 6 models

Recall number

24V879000

Brand / firm

Hyundai

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 226,118 units

Why it was recalled

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Santa Fe HEV, Elantra, Elantra HEV and 2022 Elantra N and Santa Fe PHEV vehicles. Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

What to do

Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 271.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.