| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor America |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 21V619000 |
| Summary | 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.' |
| Consequence | A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
Data updated January 2023
2018 Hyundai Sonata Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2018 Hyundai Sonata have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2018 Hyundai Sonata has atleast 1 recall.Q: What are the 2018 Hyundai Sonata recalls?
A: The 2018 Hyundai Sonata recalls include: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH.
A: Yes, the 2018 Hyundai Sonata has atleast 1 recall.Q: What are the 2018 Hyundai Sonata recalls?
A: The 2018 Hyundai Sonata recalls include: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH.