Trunk lid: latchRecall 24V-146 · 2015–2016 Hyundai Elantra
Hyundai Motor America recall 24V-146 covers 186,588 2015–2016 Hyundai Elantra for a trunk lid: latch problem, reported to NHTSA on February 23, 2024. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q1) shows 26% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 24V146000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
26%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 4,531 vehicles were listed as unreachable.