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Hyundai, Genesis 2019–2020 Latches/Locks/Linkages recall

Recalled March 28, 2022 · NHTSA recall 22V196000 · Hyundai

Hazard
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.
Units
63,461 units

Description

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."

What to do

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.

Product
Hyundai G70 · Hyundai SONATA · Hyundai SONATA HYBRID
Manufacturer(s)
Hyundai Motor America

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →