CarRecallWatch- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra 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 sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 256.
- 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 can become damaged, which may prevent the trunk from being opened from the inside. As a result, these vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 401 for internal trunk release.
If a person is inside the trunk and cannot get out, they may become trapped, which increases the risk of injury.
Authorized Hyundai dealers will replace the trunk latch base sub-assembly free of charge. Owners who received a notification letter mailed April 5, 2024 can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. You can also check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Elantra | 20152016 |
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