Recall 21V-619
Hyundai Motor America recalled the 2018 to 2020 Hyundai Accent and 3 other models: Latches/locks/linkages (trunk lid, latch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 21V-619
- Reported
- August 6, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 348,158 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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."
The risk
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
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-[removed]. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Accent 2018 to 2020
- Hyundai Azera 2016 to 2017
- Hyundai Sonata 2017 to 2018
- Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2016 to 2018