Recall 21V619000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | HYUNDAI | AZERA |
| 2016 | HYUNDAI | SONATA HYBRID |
| 2017 | HYUNDAI | AZERA |
| 2017 | HYUNDAI | SONATA |
| 2017 | HYUNDAI | SONATA HYBRID |
| 2018 | HYUNDAI | ACCENT |
| 2018 | HYUNDAI | SONATA |
| 2018 | HYUNDAI | SONATA HYBRID |
| 2019 | HYUNDAI | ACCENT |
| 2020 | HYUNDAI | ACCENT |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.