Recalls
Recall 257649
USA Recall: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
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."
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the trunk latch base sub-assembly, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed april 5, 2024. owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. hyundai's number for this recall is 256.
Additional 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.
Affected Vehicles