Recall 21V619000: 2016–2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and 3 other models
- Report received
- Aug 6, 2021
- Manufacturer
- Hyundai Motor America
- Potentially affected
- 348,158vehicles
- Model years
- 2016–2020
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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."
Possible 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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2018 Hyundai Accent19 complaints
- 2019 Hyundai Accent31 complaints
- 2020 Hyundai Accent12 complaints
- 2016 Hyundai Azera15 complaints
- 2017 Hyundai Azera12 complaints
- 2017 Hyundai Sonata767 complaints
- 2018 Hyundai Sonata375 complaints
- 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid133 complaints
- 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid81 complaints
- 2018 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid9 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.