| Issue ID | 1356085 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10954467 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 10/02/17 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The trunk randomly opens by itself - no pressing on the fob. It can happen when driving but usually happens when the car has either been just turned on or off. Trunk can be closed when walking away from the vehicle but open when you return. The latch has been replaced in case there was a defect but it has happened since then. The safety issue is when you are driving, all of a sudden you can't see out the back window and have to pull over as soon as you can safely do it - not a good situation on a highway. Two different hyundai dealerships claim that they have never heard of this complaint but the internet is full of such stories, especially the electra models. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DALLAS, GA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEB4ACXEHXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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