Hyundai recall: Latches/locks/linkages
What is wrong
Hyundai-kia has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2011 sonata vehicles manufactured from december 11, 2009 through february 15, 2010. The front inside door lock switch can remain in the unlatched position.
What could happen
The door may not be in the locked position and may open while the vehicle is in motion, possibly resulting in injury to the driver or passenger.
The fix
Hyundai-kia will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles by replacing latches affected by this recall campaign free of charge. The safety recall began on march 12, 2010. Owners may contact hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.
Vehicles covered
- Hyundai Sonata 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V070000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 2, 2010
- Owners notified
- Mar 12, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5,893
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 11, 2009 to Feb 15, 2010
- Part
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
- Maker's own recall number
- 096
Notes
Hyundai's recall campaign number is 096.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Hyundai recall: Electrical system Jan 26, 2026
- Hyundai recall: Fuel system, gasoline Nov 17, 2025
- Hyundai recall: Exterior lighting Aug 7, 2024
- Hyundai recall: Power train Jul 27, 2023
- Hyundai recall: Power train Oct 6, 2022
- Hyundai recall: Fuel system, gasoline May 6, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.