Latches/locks/linkages:trunk Lid:latch Recalls

5 recalls · 3 brands affected

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH issues have triggered 5 recall campaigns across 3 manufacturers. recall frequency has remained relatively consistent. Hyundai has the most latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:latch recalls (2), followed by Kia and Genesis.

Recalls by Year

20212024

Most Affected Brands

Hyundai

2 recalls

Kia

2 recalls

Genesis

1 recalls

All Latches/locks/linkages:trunk Lid:latch Recalls

24V1460002024-02-23

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra 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."

Hyundai Elantra 2015

23V5940002023-08-24

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Rio, 2016-2018 Optima, 2017-2018 Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. The trunk latch base may crack, 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."

Kia Optima 2016

22V1960002022-03-28

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."

Genesis G70 2019

21V6220002021-08-09

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forte 4-door, Forte Koup 2-door, and 2018-2019 Rio 4-door 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."

Kia Forte 2016

21V6190002021-08-06

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera 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."

Hyundai Accent 2018

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).