Hyundai recalls 2020 Sonata vehicles with faulty trunk latch that may trap occupants, increasing injury risk. Owners must have trunk latch inspected and replaced by dealers free of charge.
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Hyundai is recalling certain 2020 Sonata vehicles because the trunk latch can become damaged, preventing inside trunk opening. This risk of trapping occupants could lead to injury if someone is stuck inside the trunk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79660-hyundai-2020-sonata-trunk-latch-recall-risk-of-trapping.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79660-hyundai-2020-sonata-trunk-latch-recall-risk-of-trapping · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V196000
“Hyundai 2020 Sonata Trunk Latch Recall: Risk of Trapping.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79660-hyundai-2020-sonata-trunk-latch-recall-risk-of-trapping. Based on NHTSA recall 22V196000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V196000).
The trunk latch can become damaged, preventing the trunk from opening from the inside. This means someone trapped inside the trunk could not exit safely, increasing injury risk.
Owners of 2020 Hyundai Sonata vehicles with the faulty trunk latch are most at risk. The hazard primarily affects people who need to open the trunk from inside the vehicle.
Check if your 2020 Sonata has a trunk latch that doesn't open from the inside. The recall covers 2020 Sonata and Sonata Hybrid models, as well as 2019 Genesis G70 vehicles.
Call 1-855-371-9460 to schedule a trunk latch inspection and replacement at a dealer.
Dealers will inspect the trunk latch and replace the base if necessary at no cost to the owner.
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.
The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the trunk from opening from the inside, which could trap occupants and increase injury risk.
This recall covers 2020 Sonata and Sonata Hybrid vehicles, as well as 2019 Genesis G70 models. Check if your trunk latch doesn't open from the inside.
Dealers will inspect the trunk latch and replace the base if necessary at no cost. Contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 to schedule the repair.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V196000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 22V196000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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