Model year 2018 · Hyundai

2018 Hyundai Sonata recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata. The most recent was reported on August 6, 2021. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: SONATA, SONATA HYBRID, SONATA PLUG-IN HYBRID.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
21V619000	August 6, 2021	Latches/Locks/Linkages › Trunk Lid › Latch
18V166000	March 12, 2018	Hybrid Propulsion System

Systems involved: Hybrid Propulsion System (1) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 21V619000Manufacturer no. 208

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Trunk Lid › Latch

Report received by NHTSA: August 6, 2021
Owner notification: December 4, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 348,158 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: SONATA, SONATA HYBRID

Defect 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."

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V619000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V166000Manufacturer no. 175

Hybrid Propulsion System

Report received by NHTSA: March 12, 2018
Owner notification: May 2, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 2,840 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata: July 31, 2015 – August 31, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: SONATA PLUG-IN HYBRID

Defect summary

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a Voltage Protection Device (VPD), designed to protect the high voltage battery module, that may activate inadvertently.

Safety risk

If the VPD activates while the vehicle is being operated in Electric Vehicle (EV) mode, there may be a loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will remove the VPD switch and install a new Battery Management System (BMS) that contains an Overvoltage Protection Device (OPD). The recall is expected to begin May 2018. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 175.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V166000, filed by Hyundai Motor America. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: August 9, 2021.