Hyundai issues recall for over 140K vehicles over rearview camera defect
FILE-A Hyundai dealership shown in Richmond, California, in 2025. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Hyundai is recalling 143,472 vehicles due to a faulty rearview camera that doesn’t display, lowering the driver’s view behind the car and raising the risk of a crash.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stated in a Nov. 21 recall notice that the rearview camera may not have been installed correctly and this can "damage the wiring harness and cause the rearview camera image not to display."
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Officials noted that the recalled cars don’t comply with the requirement of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard for "rear visibility."
What Hyundai cars are recalled?
Why you should care:
Hyundai is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid model cars.
Are repairs available for the recalled Hyundai vehicles?
What you can do:
Owners of these Hyundai vehicles can take them to their local dealership where technicians will replace the rearview camera and reposition the wiring harness for free.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said owner notification letters will be mailed on Jan. 19, 2026. Car owners with questions about the recall can call Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460.
Hyundai's number for this recall is 288. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on Nov. 22.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall notice. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.