Latches/locks/linkages:trunk Lid:latch

NHTSA campaign 24V146000 · announced February 23, 2024 · filed by Hyundai Motor America · 186,588 units affected

The problem

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra 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 replace the trunk latch base sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 256.

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

• 2015 Hyundai Elantra
• 2016 Hyundai Elantra

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