These recalls stem from a range of issues, including blank or distorted screens, frozen images, and intermittent camera failures
Centreville, Va.—Backup camera recalls are rising sharply, up more than a million and a half since the start of the year. New CARFAX data shows nearly 7 million vehicles on U.S. roads currently have an unfixed recall tied to their backup camera system, which can reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
These recalls stem from a range of issues, including blank or distorted screens, frozen images, and intermittent camera failures. Earlier this month, Tesla recalled more than 210,000 vehicles due to lagging rearview camera images, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
10 states with highest number of unfixed camera recalls
- Texas: 696,000
- California: 545,000
- Florida: 492,000
- Michigan: 332,000
- Ohio: 282,000
- Illinois: 273,000
- New York: 269,000
- Pennsylvania: 263,000
- Georgia: 220,000
- North Carolina: 216,000
Several factors are likely contributing to the rise in camera-related recalls. Since 2018, federal regulations have required backup cameras on all new vehicles sold in the U.S. that are 10,000 pounds or less, which includes most everyday vehicles like sedans and SUVs.
As a result, even minor malfunctions can become federal safety compliance issues. At the same time, growing vehicle complexity means these systems often rely on interconnected hardware and software, creating more opportunities for widespread failures.
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