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HighNHTSA·22V196000·Announced 2022-03-28

Hyundai Recalls Sonata and G70 Models Due to Trunk Latch Defect

Hyundai is recalling 2019 Genesis G70 and 2020 Sonata models because a damaged trunk latch may prevent opening from the inside, risking entrapment.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where a person may become trapped in the trunk, increasing the risk of injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2020 Sonata, 2020 Sonata Hybrid, and 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the trunk from being opened from the inside. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

If a person is inside the trunk compartment and the latch is damaged, they may become trapped, which increases their risk of injury. The recall covers 63,461 vehicles in total.

Dealers will inspect the trunk latch and replace the trunk latch base, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI, GENESIS SONATA HYBRID, G70, SONATA
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Trunk Latch
Hazard
Affected units
63,461

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • SONATA HYBRID
  • G70
  • SONATA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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