2021-2022 Hyundai Santa FE Backup Camera Recall (24V879)
Hyundai Motor America · 226,118 vehicles · Reported November 21, 2024
Hyundai Motor America is recalling 226,118 2021-2022 Hyundai Elantra; 2021-2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid; 2022 Hyundai Elantra N; 2021-2022 Hyundai Santa FE; 2021-2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid; 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid vehicles. Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 24V879 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 24V879000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 271 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | November 21, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Vehicles | 2021-2022 Hyundai Elantra; 2021-2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid; 2022 Hyundai Elantra N; 2021-2022 Hyundai Santa FE; 2021-2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid; 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid |
| Units affected | 226,118 |
| Component | Back Over Prevention > Sensing System > Camera |
| Safety risk | A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2022 Hyundai Santa FE in recall 24V879?
Due to a damaged printed circuit board, the rearview camera image may fail to display.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2022 Santa FE with recall 24V879?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Santa FE shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the camera, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 24V879?
Recall 24V879 covers 226,118 vehicles: 2021-2022 Hyundai Elantra; 2021-2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid; 2022 Hyundai Elantra N; 2021-2022 Hyundai Santa FE; 2021-2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid; 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid.
NHTSA lists 226,118 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | Hyundai | Elantra |
| 2021-2022 | Hyundai | Elantra Hybrid |
| 2022 | Hyundai | Elantra N |
| 2021-2022 | Hyundai | Santa FE |
| 2021-2022 | Hyundai | Santa FE Hybrid |
| 2022 | Hyundai | Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid |
What is the fix for the Santa FE backup camera recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2025. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 271.
When was recall 24V879 announced?
Hyundai Motor America reported recall 24V879 to NHTSA on November 21, 2024. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as January 14, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| November 21, 2024 | Hyundai Motor America filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 24V879000. |
| January 14, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 22 months ago. If your Santa FE was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Santa FE is part of recall 24V879?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 24V879 is open on your Santa FE, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2021-2022 Santa FE vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Santa FE owners do about recall 24V879?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 24V879000 applies to your Santa FE.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Hyundai dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Keep a simple log of any camera symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Santa FE owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 767 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 7 of them about the rearview camera.
Since recall 24V879 was reported on November 21, 2024, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the rearview camera on these vehicles. 1 of them (20%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the rearview camera and were received on or after November 21, 2024, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related rearview camera issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 767 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 7 of them involve the rearview camera. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2022 Hyundai Santa FE: 199 complaints in total, 3 about the rearview camera
- 2021 Hyundai Santa FE: 166 complaints in total, 4 about the rearview camera
- 2021 Hyundai Elantra: 131 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera
- 2022 Hyundai Elantra: 101 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera
- 2022 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid: 40 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera
- 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid: 37 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera
- 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid: 29 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera
- 2022 Hyundai Santa FE Plug-IN Hybrid: 27 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V879000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION), but the failure occurred. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera displayed a distorted image or a black screen occasionally while the vehicle was in reverse(R).
2021 Hyundai Santa FE owner, NJ, NHTSA complaint 11724716, filed March 16, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while the back-up camera was activated, the screen display turned to a green color and no image was visible, creating a visibility hazard for the driver. The contact indicated that the failure was intermittent.
2021 Hyundai Santa FE owner, IA, NHTSA complaint 11484223, filed September 13, 2022
The contact owns a 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic signal, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent.
2021 Hyundai Santa FE owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11573313, filed February 22, 2024
Can recall 24V879 make my Santa FE a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this camera recall means their Santa FE qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Rearview camera faults are frequently fixed with a software update, but owners report the screen going black again weeks later. If that happens with your 2021-2022 Hyundai Santa FE, each return visit should be documented.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 24V879
Did the recall 24V879 fix work?
Since recall 24V879 was reported on November 21, 2024, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the rearview camera on these vehicles. 1 of them (20%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed January 14, 2025.
Is the 24V879000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Santa FE is part of recall 24V879000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Is it legal to drive with a blank backup camera?
Federal safety rules require new vehicles to have a working rearview image, which is why camera failures are recalled. Have it repaired, and use mirrors and extra care until then.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 24V879000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Hyundai. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.