Hyundai Sonata, Sonata Hybrid +2 more: Latches/locks/linkages — latch

Affects Hyundai Sonata, Sonata Hybrid, Azera, Accent · 2016–2020 — about 348K vehicles.

The hazard

A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational