Hyundai issues Santa Fe recall over limited rearview visibility

Hyundai issues Santa Fe recall over limited rearview visibility 

April 29, 2024 Bojan Popic

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

You can find out more about the risks posed by reduced rearview visibility in this article about a recent Tesla recall for a similar issue.

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.

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Kia recalls Sorento SUVs over malfunctioning rearview camera

Kia recalls Sorento SUVs over malfunctioning rearview camera

October 21, 2023 Joseph Estabillo

Irvine, CA  – October 21, 2023 – Kia (OTCMKTS:KIMTF) has issued a recall for 83,667 2019 Sorento SUVs due to an issue with the rearview camera. The camera could fail to display an image while reversing, increasing the likelihood of a crash. 

Recall summary  

In the affected vehicles, water leaking into the rearview camera wiring harness may prevent the camera from showing an image on the dashboard screen. This is caused by a supplier “manufacturing error.”

Recall risks

All risks caused by an inoperable rearview camera are explained in this article about a similar GM recall. 

Other Kia recalls

The 2019 Kia Sorento was recalled a year ago due to the risk of the tow hitch harness catching on fire.

Earlier model-years of the same vehicle also form part of a massive, 3.4-million vehicle recall, due to the risk of fire when parked and turned off, as reported.

The repair

Dealers will replace the camera if there is water damage or apply additional waterproofing if no issues are found. Kia will reimburse owners who paid for repairs prior to the recall announcement.   

Owners will receive letters with more information on November 13, 2023. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

More than 83,000 vehicles are affected by this Kia rearview camera recall. To do a Kia recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Kia recalls SUVs whose rearview cameras may fail to show image

Kia recalls SUVs whose rearview cameras may fail to show image

September 9, 2023 Bojan Popic

Irvine, CA – September 9, 2023 – Kia (OTCMKTS:KIMTF) is recalling 144,979 SUVs whose rearview cameras may fail to display an image. This reduces visibility when backing up, increasing the chances of a crash.

This recall comes on the back of multiple warranty claims and incidents and includes the following vehicles:  

  • 2022 – 2023 Kia Sorento 
  • 2022 – 2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid
  • 2022 – 2023 Kia Sorento PHEV

Recall summary  

In the affected SUVs, the brackets that hold the camera in place may break, allowing it to fall out of position. This may result in the rearview camera not working properly.

Recall risks

For risks associated with this recall, please see this article about a similar Honda defect.

Background of the recall

The recall comes on the back of 127 incidents “involving rearview camera loosening and/or falling out of position.” No accidents or injuries have been reported.

Other Kia recalls

Last month, Kia recalled over 50,000 Sorento SUVs because their airbag warning labels may have peeled off. 

Earlier in August, almost 40,000 Kia SUVs were recalled because they could have caught fire.

Separately, Kia’s electric EV6 cars are currently being investigated by the U.S. government over stalling. 

The repair

Dealers will replace rearview camera housing with an upgraded version free of charge. 

Owners should receive letters with more information on October 27, 2023. 

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

Nearly 150,000 SUVs are affected by this Kia rearview camera recall. To do a Kia recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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