Recall
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid — 22V196000
NHTSA ID
22V196000
Make
Hyundai
Model
Sonata Hybrid
Years Affected
2020
Recall Date
2022-03-28
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH
Units Affected
63,461
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
221/010G
Summary
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."
Consequence
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.