NHTSA recall 21V-619: Latches/Locks/Linkages

Hyundai Motor America · Reported August 6, 2021 · 1 affected model year

Latches/Locks/Linkages recall

21V-619
August 6, 2021 · Hyundai Motor America
Problem
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 risk
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number21V619000
ManufacturerHyundai Motor America
Report dateAugust 6, 2021
ComponentLatches/Locks/Linkages:Trunk Lid:Latch
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles

2020 Hyundai Accent4 recalls total

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