Is the 2020 HYUNDAI Accent safe to drive?

The 2020 HYUNDAI Accent has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 21V619000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

What Happened

The trunk latch is the mechanism that lets you open your trunk from the inside. In some 2016-2020 Hyundai models, this latch can break, making it hard to open the trunk from the inside.

Risk if Unfixed

If the latch is damaged, you or someone inside the trunk could get trapped, which could lead to serious injury.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Hyundai dealer will replace the trunk latch base for free, so schedule an appointment as soon as you receive the recall notice.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #21V619000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 21V619000

What This Recall Means

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?