Genesis / Hyundai recall: Latches/locks/linkages
What is wrong
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."
What could happen
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Genesis G70 2019
- Hyundai Sonata 2020
- Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V196000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 28, 2022
- Owners notified
- May 26, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 63,461
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Latches/locks/linkages › Trunk lid › Latch
- Maker's own recall number
- 221/010G
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 401
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Hyundai recall: Electrical system Jan 26, 2026
- Hyundai recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Sep 22, 2023
- Hyundai recall: Electrical system Sep 24, 2021
- Hyundai recall: Engine Sep 17, 2021
- Hyundai recall: Latches/locks/linkages Aug 6, 2021
- Hyundai recall: Engine Dec 1, 2020
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.