*Hyundai issues a recall for 226,118 vehicles with backup camera issues that may fail to display

Emmanuel Akosile | 绿帽献妻

Hyundai has issued a recall for 226,118 vehicles with backup camera issues, just as other major automakers have wrestled with the same problem for years, according to reports.

The automobile manufacturer is recalling 226,118 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, agency report said.

It was learnt the affected vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of US Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, “Rear Visibility.”

In regard to what to do in addressing the issue, Hyundai said dealers would replace the rearview camera, free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 19, 2025.

Affected vehicle owners may contact Hyundai Customer Service on 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai’s number for this recall is 271.

Consumers may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.