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2018 Hyundai Sonata Recalls & Safety Report
The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges. Check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH Safety
Summary: 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."
Risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 21V619000 · Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America · Reported: 2021-08-06 · Latches/Doors
Recall summary
This 2018 Hyundai Sonata has 1 open recall on record with the U.S. NHTSA.
By affected component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH — 1 recall
By severity
- Safety — 1
Most recent recall reported: 2021-08-06.
Recall data is sourced from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Hyundai Sonata have open recalls?
Yes — there is 1 open NHTSA safety recall on record for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata. Recalls apply to specific VIN and build ranges, so check your exact VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
How do I check if a recall applies to my exact VIN?
This page lists recalls at the model level. Enter your 17-character VIN on our free VIN lookup to see which recalls apply to your specific car and to monitor it for new ones.
Who pays for a recall repair?
Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by a franchised dealer for the affected make — the manufacturer covers the cost. Start by confirming your VIN is affected, then contact a dealer.
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