Hyundai Elantra: Latches/locks/linkages — latch

Affects Hyundai Elantra · 2015–2016 — about 187K 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 sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 256.

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