Hybrids and plug-in hybrids are among 226,118 vehicles Hyundai is recalling in the U.S. over damaged circuit boards that could affect prevent rearview camera displays from working.
The recall includes 2021 and 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid crossovers and Elantra Hybrid sedans, as well as 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 rearview cameras in these vehicles may have been produced with insufficient soldering on their printed circuit boards, which could lead to camera failure, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Rearview cameras are mandated under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, which covers rear visibility, making this a safety issue requiring a recall.
Fixing this problem will require replacement of the entire rearview camera, which dealers will do free of charge. Hyundai expects to mail owner notification letters 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 affects older versions of the Santa Fe. The mid-size crossover was redesigned for the 2024 model year, with radically different styling optimized for the outdoors. The hybrid model returned as well, with a 2-mpg improvement over the old model’s EPA-rated 34 mpg combined. Hyundai still hasn’t confirmed a return of the Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid, which previously offered 30 miles of electric range.
The Elantra Hybrid arrived for the 2021 model year with the launch of the current generation of Hyundai’s compact sedan, achieving 54 mpg combined. It’s received some styling updates and seen price fluctuations since then, but is still on sale in otherwise unchanged form as a 2025 model.
