Fountain Valley, CA – April 29, 2024 – Hyundai (OTCMKTS:HYMTF) is recalling 18,206 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe SUVs whose rearview image may be obstructed. This impairs visibility while backing up, increasing the risk of a crash and injury.
Recall summary
Due to a software error, the affected vehicles’ rearview camera image may be partially blocked by a “Trailer Parking Assist” message on the display,
Recall risks
Other Hyundai recalls
Both Hyundai and its sister company Kia have been plagued by fire-related recalls and are currently under a U.S. government investigation to evaluate the adequacy of existing remedies and figure out if more cars need to be recalled.
The latest recall for the issue occurred earlier this month when the company recalled close to 30,000 Genesis vehicles, as reported.
This followed another Genesis recall which also occurred in April due to the risk of stalling while driving, also as reported.
The repair
Dealers will update the rearview camera software free of charge.
Owners will receive letters with more information on June 1, 2024.
Is your vehicle a part of this recall?
This Hyundai rearview camera recall affects over 18,000 SUVs. To do a Hyundai recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.
