An example embodiment of the present disclosure relates to a method for monitoring the position of a connection cable of a trailer, having the steps of:



capturing a region which lies behind a motor vehicle using a camera,
processing the captured image data using an analysis unit, detecting the connection cable, and determining the position of the connection cable,
comparing the captured position of the connection cable with a secure position of the connection cable,
and outputting a warning signal if the captured position of the connection cable deviates from the secure position.




Another example embodiment additionally relates to a camera system and to a motor vehicle including a camera system.