Hyundai Elantra 2021: Rearview Camera Not Displaying Increases Crash Risk
Hyundai is recalling 2021 Elantra models with rearview camera that may not display, reducing driver visibility and increasing crash risk. Owners must have camera replaced free by dealer.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Hyundai is recalling 2021 Elantra vehicles because a faulty rearview camera may not display, reducing driver visibility and increasing crash risk. This affects drivers who rely on the camera for rear visibility. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80473-hyundai-elantra-2021-rearview-camera-not-displaying-increases-crash-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80473-hyundai-elantra-2021-rearview-camera-not-displaying-increases-crash-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V879000
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“Hyundai Elantra 2021: Rearview Camera Not Displaying Increases Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80473-hyundai-elantra-2021-rearview-camera-not-displaying-increases-crash-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #24V879000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V879000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rearview camera may fail to display due to a damaged printed circuit board. This reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Hyundai Elantra vehicles are affected. Drivers who use the rearview camera for safety are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Elantra has a rearview camera that does not display images. The recall covers vehicles from 2021 model year with the specific issue.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Hyundai Customer Service
Call 1-855-371-9460 to schedule a camera replacement at a dealer.
Get Rearview Camera Replacement
Dealers will replace the rearview camera free of charge once the issue is confirmed.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 54 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Hyundai
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V879000 — Hyundai Elantra 2021: Rearview Camera Not Displaying Increases Crash Risk Hello, I own a Hyundai Elantra 2021: Rearview Camera Not Displaying Increases Crash Risk that is covered by recall 24V879000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #24V879000 (November 21, 2024)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.