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 — Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: latch
Published August 9, 2021 · Recall initiated: August 6, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V619000, published August 9, 2021 and initiated August 6, 2021. Recalling firm: Hyundai Motor America; 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 — Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: latch.
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.
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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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Questions about this recall
Was 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 — Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: latch recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V619000 on August 9, 2021. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HYUNDAI. Model: SONATA.