Hyundai Accent recall: Latches/locks/linkages:trunk Lid:latch
Official safety recall 21V619000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Azera | 2016 | United States |
| Hyundai Azera | 2017 | United States |
| Hyundai Accent | 2020 | United States |
| Hyundai Sonata | 2017 | United States |
| Hyundai Sonata | 2018 | United States |
| Hyundai Accent | 2018 | United States |
| Hyundai Accent | 2019 | United States |
The problem
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera 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."
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
The official remedy
Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.