NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 21V619000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Published August 9, 2021 · Recall initiated: August 6, 2021
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- HYUNDAI
- Model
- SONATA
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Lot
- 2017 HYUNDAI SONATA | 2018 HYUNDAI SONATA | 2016 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID | 2017 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID | 2018 HYUNDAI SONATA HYBRID | 2016 HYUNDAI AZERA | 2017 HYUNDAI AZERA | 2018 HYUNDAI ACCENT | 2019 HYUNDAI ACCENT | 2020 HYUNDAI ACCENT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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