Hyundai recall overview:
- Who: Hyundai is recalling 143,472 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles.
- Why: The recall is due to improperly installed rearview cameras that may result in a blank display.
- Where: The recall is active in the United States.
Hyundai has issued a recall for more than 143,000 Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid SUVs from the 2024 and 2025 model years.
The Hyundai recall addresses a defect in the rearview cameras, which may not have been installed correctly, potentially leading to a blank display and increasing the risk of a crash.
The recall, announced on Dec. 1, affects 143,472 vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The issue arises from the possibility that the rearview cameras were not installed properly, which can damage the wiring harness and prevent the camera image from displaying.
Hyundai plans to notify owners by mail starting Jan. 19, 2026, and will provide a free remedy by replacing the camera and repositioning the wiring harness.
Rearview camera defect increases crash risk, recall states
The rearview camera defect in Hyundai’s Santa Fe SUVs poses a significant safety concern as it compromises the driver’s ability to see behind the vehicle.
This defect is a violation of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, which mandates rear visibility in vehicles. The improperly installed cameras can damage the wiring harness, leading to a blank screen when drivers rely on the camera for backing up.
Hyundai has taken steps to address the issue by offering a free replacement of the faulty rearview cameras and repositioning the wiring harness to prevent future occurrences.
“Dealers will replace the camera and move the harness for free,” the recall notice says. The company has also made the vehicle identification numbers involved in this Hyundai recall searchable on the NHTSA website as of Nov. 22.
Hyundai is proactively reaching out to affected vehicle owners to rectify the problem. Owners will receive notification letters by Jan. 19, 2026, detailing the steps to take for the free repair service. In the meantime, Hyundai Santa Fe owners can contact the company’s customer service at 1-855-371-9460 for further assistance.
Hyundai says it has not received any reports of accidents/injuries related to the Hyundai recall so far. The company is not currently facing legal action over the recall, but Top Class Actions follows recalls closely as they sometimes lead to class action lawsuits.
In early October, Hyundai issued a recall for more than 130,000 Santa Fe vehicles from the 2024 and 2025 model years due to a risk of electrical fires.
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In late 2022 I bought a new ’23 Hyundai Venue. Almost from the beginning I had issues with the display going black in reverse. Around 8000 miles I took it to service. I was treated as an idiot. The guy was condescending and told me to take a picture the next time (of what? a black screen?). I got angry and decided to take videos. I kept taking it back, too. If they could not recreate it, it did not happen and they could not fix it was essentially Hyundai’s position. They replaced the screen (no change). They moved a “wiring harness” (new phrase to me). No change. Electric gremlins got into my windows, and they would go up or down when they wanted. Still I complained. Ultimately, I arbitrated. I had a lot of videos. Hyundai’s rep just spouted nonsense and had never looked at the videos. The arbitrator had looked at every one. Hyundai was ordered to buy back the vehicle. Unfortunately in IL, the useful life is apparently considered to be 100,000 miles. By then I had 22,000 or more. I knew the camera was federally mandated, but of course I learned to drive long before so I had just kept driving. I expected a new car to work as designed and promised, and I knew at resale the unreliable backup system would be a problem. Ultimately, to get the title to Hyundai after the blasted formula, I would have had to pay my lender 7000+. Hyundai got off scott free because I did a voluntary repo, still owe the lender, have dinged credit, used cash to buy a used car (engine blew up six months later), and on and on. I am still furious at the arrogance of the service department, the attitude of “if we cannot recreate it it did not happen and we can’t fix it,” the whole issue of being charged for using the vehicle that I was sold that was defective and having that fact used against me financially.
I worked in law for decades. I had a lot of details for the arb. I don’t know whether I still have most of it, but I do have at least six of the videos. I know it’s not the same model, but it does show Hyundai’s knowledge of this type of issue at least back to 2023.
Feel free to contact me.
In late 2022 I bought a new ’23 Hyundai Venue. Almost from the beginning I had issues with the display going black in reverse. Around 8000 miles I took it to service. I was treated as an idiot. The guy was condescending and told me to take a picture the next time (of what? a black screen?). I got angry and decided to take videos. I kept taking it back, too. If they could not recreate it, it did not happen and they could not fix it was essentially Hyundai’s position. They replaced the screen (no change). They moved a “wiring harness” (new phrase to me). No change. Electric gremlins got into my windows, and they would go up or down when they wanted. Still I complained. Ultimately, I arbitrated. I had a lot of videos. Hyundai’s rep just spouted nonsense and had never looked at the videos. The arbitrator had looked at every one. Hyundai was ordered to buy back the vehicle. Unfortunately in IL, the useful life is apparently considered to be 100,000 miles. By then I had 22,000 or more. I knew the camera was federally mandated, but of course I learned to drive long before so I had just kept driving. I expected a new car to work as designed and promised, and I knew at resale the unreliable backup system would be a problem. Ultimately, to get the title to Hyundai after the blasted formula, I would have had to pay my lender 7000+. Hyundai got off scott free because I did a voluntary repo, still owe the lender, have dinged credit, used cash to buy a used car (engine blew up six months later), and on and on. I am still furious at the arrogance of the service department, the attitude of “if we cannot recreate it it did not happen and we can’t fix it,” the whole issue of being charged for using the vehicle that I was sold that was defective and having that fact used against me financially.
I worked in law for decades. I had a lot of details for the arb. I don’t know whether I still have most of it, but I do have at least six of the videos. Feel free to contact me.
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