NHTSA Complaint #11604434 — 2018 HYUNDAI SONATA LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11604434
Vehicle	2018 HYUNDAI SONATA
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Date of Incident	June 25, 2024
Date Filed	July 25, 2024
Mileage	44,176 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated the trunk failed to open while using the key fob and the controllers on the interior of the vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the trunk latch had failed, and the emergency cable associated with the trunk needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 44,176.

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