It may not be the first thing you think of when safety is involved, but an internal trunk latch is there as an emergency measure should a child or pet (or you, for some reason) get trapped inside.

Back in February 2022, Hyundai Motor America issued a Quality Information Report over a trending rate of claims related to the inability to open the trunk on certain Sonata and Sonata Hybrid vehicles.

Corporate partners Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than 600,000 cars to address concerns that the trunk latch may be damaged, thereby preventing opening the trunk from the inside. This is a concern ...

Sister brands Hyundai and Kia are issuing separate recalls that together affect more than 601,000 vehicles from the 2016-20 model years. The issue concerns a damaged trunk latch. Related: More Recall ...