Hyundai recalls 2020 Accent models with faulty trunk latch that may trap occupants, increasing injury risk. Owners must have trunk latch replaced by dealers.
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Hyundai is recalling 2020 Accent vehicles with a trunk latch that can become damaged, preventing trunk opening from inside. This traps occupants and increases injury risk.
The trunk latch can become damaged, preventing the trunk from opening from the inside. This traps occupants inside the trunk compartment, increasing injury risk.
Owners of 2020 Hyundai Accent vehicles are affected. Those who frequently open the trunk from inside are at higher risk.
This recall applies to 2020 Hyundai Accent vehicles. The issue was first reported in December 2021.
Call 1-855-371-9460 to schedule a replacement.
Dealers will replace the trunk latch base at no cost.
Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.
The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the trunk from opening from the inside, which can trap occupants and increase injury risk.
This recall applies to 2020 Hyundai Accent vehicles. The issue was first reported in December 2021.
Dealers will replace the trunk latch base at no cost. Contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460 to schedule the replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V619000 — Hyundai Hyundai Hello, I own a Hyundai that is covered by recall 21V619000 from Hyundai. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
