CarRecallWatch- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Sonata and Sonata Hybrid, and 2019 Genesis G70 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 inspect the trunk latch and replace the trunk latch base, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 221/010G.
- 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
A trunk latch on certain 2019 Genesis G70 and 2020 Hyundai Sonata and Sonata Hybrid vehicles may become damaged. When this happens, the trunk cannot be opened from the inside, and the vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 401, which requires an internal trunk release.
A person who is inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, which increases the risk of injury.
Dealers will inspect the trunk latch and replace the trunk latch base if needed, at no cost to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. To learn more, contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 and reference recall number 221/010G, and check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Genesis G70 | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai Sonata | 2020 |
| Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | 2020 |