CarRecallWatch- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
- Risk
- A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The trunk latch on these vehicles may become damaged, which can prevent the trunk from being opened from the inside. This means the vehicle does not meet federal Internal Trunk Release safety requirements.
If someone is inside the trunk and cannot get out, they may become trapped, which increases the risk of injury. Owners should take this seriously, especially if children or pets ride in or may climb into the trunk.
The repair is free. Dealers will replace the trunk latch base at no cost. Owners were notified by letter starting December 4, 2021, and can call Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 with questions. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Accent | 201820192020 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Azera | 20162017 |
| Hyundai Sonata | 20172018 |
| Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 201620172018 |