Hybrids and plug-in hybrids are intermediate 226,118 vehicles Hyundai is recalling in the US over damaged circuit boards that can affect preventing the rear view camera displays from working.
The recall includes the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid crossovers and Elantra Hybrid sedans, as well as the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrids and non-hybrid versions of both the Santa Fe and Elantra.
2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid
The rear view cameras in these vehicles may have been manufactured without sufficient solder on their printed boards, which may leading to camera failureaccording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Rearview cameras are mandated under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, which covers rearward visibility, making this a safety issue that needs to be addressed.
Fixing this problem will require replacement of the entire rear view camerasellers will do it for free. Hyundai expects to mail owner notification letters on Jan. 19, 2025. Owners can also contact the automaker's customer service department at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's reference number for this recall is 271.
2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
This recall is touching older versions of the Santa Fe. The mid-size crossover was redesigned for the 2024 model year, with a significantly different exterior styling. A hybrid model returned as well, with a 2-mpg improvement over the old model's EPA-estimated 34 mpg combined. Hyundai still hasn't confirmed the return of the Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid, which previously offered 30 miles of electric range.
The Elantra Hybrid arrived in 2021 with the introduction of the current generation of Hyundai's compact sedan, achieving 54 mpg combined. It's received a styling update and seen a price bump since then, but it's still being sold otherwise unchanged as a 2025 model.