Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V070000 Reported March 2, 2010

Front door latches

Hyundai Motor America · Latches/locks/linkages · 5,893 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V070000
Manufacturer Campaign
096
Component
Latches/locks/linkages
Vehicles Affected
5,893
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 2, 2010

Defect Summary

Hyundai-kia has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain model year 2011 sonata vehicles manufactured from december 11, 2009 through february 15, 2010. the front inside door lock switch can remain in the unlatched position.

Safety Consequence

The door may not be in the locked position and may open while the vehicle is in motion, possibly resulting in injury to the driver or passenger.

Corrective Action

Hyundai-kia will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles by replacing latches affected by this recall campaign free of charge. the safety recall began on march 12, 2010. owners may contact hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Hyundai Motor America dealer and reference recall ID 10V070000 or campaign 096.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10V070000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10V070000?

NHTSA recall 10V070000 was issued by Hyundai Motor America on March 2, 2010. It addresses: Front door latches. The recall affects approximately 5,893 vehicles, with the defect involving the Latches/locks/linkages component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hyundai Motor America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V070000 or the manufacturer campaign number 096. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.