Latches/locks/linkages:trunk Lid:latch

NHTSA recall 22V196000 · announced March 28, 2022 · filed by Hyundai Motor America · 63,461 units affected

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2020 Sonata and Sonata Hybrid, and 2019 Genesis G70 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.

What to do

Dealers will inspect the trunk latch and replace the trunk latch base, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 26, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 221/010G.

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2019 Genesis G70
• 2020 Hyundai Sonata
• 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.