2024-2025 Hyundai Santa FE Backup Camera Display Recall (25V808)
Hyundai Motor America · 143,472 vehicles · Reported November 20, 2025
Hyundai Motor America is recalling 143,472 2024-2025 Hyundai Santa FE; 2024-2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera may not have been installed properly, which can damage the wiring harness and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility." A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V808 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V808000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 288 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | November 20, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Vehicles | 2024-2025 Hyundai Santa FE; 2024-2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid |
| Units affected | 143,472 |
| Component | Back Over Prevention > Display Function |
| Safety risk | A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2024-2025 Hyundai Santa FE in recall 25V808?
The rearview camera may not have been installed properly, which can damage the wiring harness and cause the rearview camera image not to display.
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hybrid vehicles. The rearview camera may not have been installed properly, which can damage the wiring harness and cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Is it safe to drive a 2024-2025 Santa FE with recall 25V808?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing 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 display function, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V808?
Recall 25V808 covers 143,472 vehicles: 2024-2025 Hyundai Santa FE; 2024-2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid.
NHTSA lists 143,472 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | Hyundai | Santa FE |
| 2024-2025 | Hyundai | Santa FE Hybrid |
What is the fix for the Santa FE backup camera display recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the camera wiring harness, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the camera wiring harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning January 15, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 288. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 22, 2025.
When was recall 25V808 announced?
Hyundai Motor America reported recall 25V808 to NHTSA on November 20, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| December 28, 2023 | First affected vehicle built (per Hyundai Motor America's filing). |
| November 20, 2025 | Hyundai Motor America filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V808000. |
| January 15, 2026 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 10 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 25V808?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V808 is open on your Santa FE, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 25V808000 is open on your Santa FE, it will be listed there, along with Hyundai recall number 288. You can also ask any Hyundai dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Santa FE owners do about recall 25V808?
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 25V808000 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.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any display function 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 recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Santa FE owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 411 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 4 of them about the rearview camera.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the rearview camera have been filed since recall 25V808 was reported (4) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 411 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 4 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.
- 2024 Hyundai Santa FE: 151 complaints in total, 2 about the rearview camera
- 2025 Hyundai Santa FE: 134 complaints in total, 1 about the rearview camera
- 2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid: 92 complaints in total, 1 about the rearview camera
- 2024 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid: 34 complaints in total, 0 about the rearview camera
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
The contact owns a 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the camera had become inoperable. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V808000 (Back Over Prevention). The dealer was recently contacted and informed that the parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was not contacted.
2024 Hyundai Santa FE owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11725759, filed March 20, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V808000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION) and 26V218000 (SEAT BELTS). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on several occasions, and the contact was informed that the parts were not yet available for the recall repair.
2025 Hyundai Santa FE owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11742243, filed June 5, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts to repair the vehicle under NHTSA Campaign Number 25V808000 (Back Over Prevention) were on backorder. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was able to confirm that parts were not yet available.
2025 Hyundai Santa FE Hybrid owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11754472, filed August 3, 2026
Can recall 25V808 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 display function 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 2024-2025 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 25V808
Is the 25V808000 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 25V808000?
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 a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
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 25V808000 (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.