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2018 Hyundai Sonata — Recalls & Safety

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this vehicle and 374 owner complaints. Recall repairs are free by US law at any authorized dealer.

1 Campaign

Every Recall on File

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH 21V619000 06/08/2021

What's wrong: 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.

Free fix: 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 Crash Tests

Official Safety Ratings

2018 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD

★★★★★
Overall
5/5 stars
★★★★★
Frontal Crash
NHTSA test
★★★★★
Side Crash
NHTSA test
★★★★☆
Rollover
NHTSA test
Other Years

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Questions

FAQ

Does the 2018 Hyundai Sonata have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata. Every listed defect must be repaired free of charge by any authorized Hyundai dealer, regardless of vehicle age or ownership history.
Is the recall repair really free?
Yes. US federal law requires manufacturers to fix safety recalls free at any authorized dealer — parts and labour. You do not need to be the original owner.
How do I check my exact vehicle?
This page covers the 2018 Hyundai Sonata generally. For your specific car, use the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — it tells you whether YOUR vehicle's recalls were already repaired.