HYUNDAI SONATA 2020: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V196000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI SONATA 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-05-26 2022-03-28 2022-03-29

Production Dates: 2019-10-22 - 2020-03-10

Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 221/010G

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 63461

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 401

Summary

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."

Consequence

A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

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.