How many Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints does the 2021 Santa Fe have?

NHTSA lists 24 complaints in this area for the 2021 Santa Fe, which is 14% of all 166 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2021 Santa Fe's camera system?

Yes, recall 24V879000 covers 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Santa Fe HEV, Elantra, Elantra HEV, and related models. It addresses a damaged printed circuit board that can cause the rearview camera image to fail, and dealers replace the camera free of charge.

At what mileage do these problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 18,500 miles.

Have these complaints led to crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries linked to Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2021 Santa Fe.

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 24 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe, 14% of all 166 complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 18,500. One related recall (24V879000) covers a damaged rearview camera circuit board.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints: 24; 14% of 166
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 18,500 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

Forward collision system triggers sudden automatic braking with no vehicle or object present, sometimes causing the vehicle to swerve.
Smart Cruise Control and forward radar behave inconsistently, dropping out mid-use and triggering warning lights.
Automatic emergency braking activates while backing up or driving straight with nothing behind or ahead of the vehicle.
Backup camera screen turns green or blank intermittently, cutting off the rear view during reversing.
Collision warning and emergency stop activate together with dash warnings while driving on open, clear roads.

When 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint May 11, 2021, latest Aug 12, 2026.

24 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2021 to Aug 2026; peak Aug 2021 (2).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe

NHTSA 24V879000Nov 21, 2024Collision Avoidance & Cameras226,118 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
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."
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by Santa Fe model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20050 (0%)
20060 (0%)
20070 (0%)
20080 (0%)
20091 (0%)
20101 (0%)
20110 (0%)
20121 (0%)
20137 (1%)
20146 (1%)
20154 (2%)
20163 (1%)
20178 (1%)
20182 (2%)
201913 (7%)
202016 (8%)
202124 (14%)
202223 (12%)
202337 (18%)
202421 (14%)
202521 (16%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints does the 2021 Santa Fe have?: NHTSA lists 24 complaints in this area for the 2021 Santa Fe, which is 14% of all 166 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2021 Santa Fe's camera system?: Yes, recall 24V879000 covers 2021-2022 Santa Fe, Santa Fe HEV, Elantra, Elantra HEV, and related models. It addresses a damaged printed circuit board that can cause the rearview camera image to fail, and dealers replace the camera free of charge.
At what mileage do these problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 18,500 miles.
Have these complaints led to crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries linked to Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2021 Santa Fe.