@Avery
Even the Hyundai Cam drive recorder system available in Korea has a separate rear camera, despite having cameras for the digital rear mirror and the reversing camera. This suggests there are technical barriers to using a single camera for multiple purposes, otherwise, they would likely use just one to save costs.
@Sam
Thanks, that answers my question. I’m more concerned about the technical complexity rather than cost-saving. More cameras mean more potential points of failure, but it seems there are solid reasons for having multiple cameras, even if Hyundai doesn’t combine them.
It’s frustrating that with all the cameras on the limited models, we still have to install our own dash cams. In Korea, they have a recording unit that connects to an app, which isn’t available globally.
@Arley
Most modern cars have enough cameras to create their own security systems like Tesla’s sentry mode. I don’t understand why Tesla is the only manufacturer offering this feature. I would happily pay for a subscription that provides what Tesla offers.
@Arley
Has anyone tried to import the OEM module from Korean models and install it in their North American cars
I’ve got the FitCamX. It’s super easy to install and works great: https://placehold.co/600x400.png
Just bought a FitCamX today during the Amazon sale
Ainsley said:
Just bought a FitCamX today during the Amazon sale
I missed that. What was the sale price
Ainsley said:
Just bought a FitCamX today during the Amazon sale
I missed that. What was the sale price
Still available today, code AATU on their website.
Ainsley said:
Just bought a FitCamX today during the Amazon sale
I missed that. What was the sale price
10% off. So about $170
Devan said:
Ainsley said:
Just bought a FitCamX today during the Amazon sale
I missed that. What was the sale price
10% off. So about $170
That’s a bit disappointing. I was hoping for a bigger discount.
Like many others, I have the FitCamX, but it doesn’t really work with the comma 3x due to space constraints, so I had to remove it. Unfortunately, the comma 3x video quality isn’t sufficient to use as a dash cam.
I use a Garmin DC mini 2. I didn’t buy it for this car but transferred it from my previous one. I also bought a cable that taps into the power from the rear view mirror, which saved me from having to run it down the A-pillar, which was nice. I definitely recommend that approach.
I use a Vantrue cam and a LiFePO battery based on a recommendation from Wirecutter. I recommend using a separate battery for parking mode instead of tapping into your 12V, as the Hyundai 12V battery tends to fail quickly. I considered the FitCamX, but at the time, parking mode wasn’t feasible, so I opted against it. I haven’t checked if FitCamX can now connect to a dashcam battery, but that would be convenient.
I don’t drive anything without a dash cam. Even my motorcycle has front and rear cameras. I keep a spare inexpensive camera for use in rentals or when I’m driving a borrowed vehicle.
I hadn’t installed the rear camera yet and really needed it the other day when an accident happened behind me and pushed another car into mine. My Ioniq 5 is now in the shop, probably for a month or two. 
@Beryl
Would a rear camera have helped in your situation In Missouri, the person behind is automatically at fault in rear collisions.
Devan said:
@Beryl
Would a rear camera have helped in your situation In Missouri, the person behind is automatically at fault in rear collisions.
Yes, it would have. There was a three-car collision, and one was spun into my side. A rear camera would have helped show how the accident started.
I thought the car came with a dash cam. Is the dash cam exclusive to the facelift models
Gentry said:
I thought the car came with a dash cam. Is the dash cam exclusive to the facelift models
It depends on which country you’re in. In the US, there’s no built-in dash cam recording capability.