Recall 22V196000: 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and 2 other models

Report received

Mar 28, 2022

Manufacturer

Hyundai Motor America

Potentially affected

63,461vehicles

Model years

2019–2020

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 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."

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2019 Genesis G7063 complaints
• 2020 Hyundai Sonata182 complaints
• 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid16 complaints