Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
What Happened
The trunk latch on your Sonata or Genesis G70 is the mechanism that lets you open the trunk from inside the car. Unfortunately, in some 2019-2020 models, this latch can get damaged, making it hard to open the trunk from the inside.
Risk if Unfixed
If the trunk gets stuck, someone inside the trunk could become trapped, which could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Hyundai dealer will check the trunk latch and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. Schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Original — 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.
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