Recall 10V070 affects 5,893 2011 Hyundai Sonata vehicles for a front door latch that stays unlatched. Repair is free at any franchised Hyundai dealer.
Hyundai is recalling 5,893 2011 Sonata vehicles under recall 10V070 because the front inside door lock switch can stay in the unlatched position. If the door is not locked, it can open while the vehicle is moving and injure the driver or passenger; the Hyundai dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The front inside door lock switch on a 2011 Hyundai Sonata is part of the latch assembly that secures the front door after it closes. When the door is shut, the latch and lock switch should move into the latched position so the door stays held in place until the handle or lock mechanism releases it.
In affected Sonatas, the front inside door lock switch can remain in the unlatched position. That means the door latch does not settle into the locked state the driver expects after the door is closed. The issue is inside the door latch and lock linkage, so it is not a loose trim piece or a normal adjustment concern.
There is no warning sign before failure. A door that appears closed still needs to be checked by VIN because the visible model year alone does not confirm whether this recall applies.
Who's affected?
| 2011 Hyundai Sonata | Latch |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 5,893 |
Not every 2011 Hyundai Sonata sedan is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
The defect involves a door latch that does not hold the door in the locked position. If the door opens while the vehicle is moving, the driver or passenger faces injury risk. No specific warning sign is listed, so confirm your VIN and schedule the recall work promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised Hyundai dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Hyundai Sonata is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Hyundai dealer and ask whether the free door-latch repair is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the latch replacement that fixes the inside door lock switch staying in the unlatched position.
- Bring the recall notice if Hyundai mailed one. If not, reference recall number 10V070 when you call.
- Keep doors fully closed and locked before driving until the latch repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
Hyundai's remedy says owners were notified and the safety recall began on March 12, 2010. At the dealer, a Hyundai technician replaces the door latches covered by campaign 10V070 so the front inside door lock switch no longer stays in the unlatched position. The final dealer repair will be free once available in the service system, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| March 2, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 12, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V070?
Recall 10V070 covers 5,893 2011 Hyundai Sonata vehicles with a front inside door lock switch that can stay in the unlatched position. If the door is not locked, it can open while the vehicle is moving and injure the driver or a passenger.
What should I do if my 2011 Hyundai Sonata is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Sonata is included in recall 10V070. If it is, contact a franchised Hyundai dealer and ask for the door latch recall repair. Hyundai began the safety recall on March 12, 2010, and the dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost, and Hyundai's remedy says dealers will replace the affected door latches free of charge. Use recall number 10V070 when you call the Hyundai service desk.
What if I bought my 2011 Hyundai Sonata used?
The free repair still applies. Recalls follow the vehicle, not the first owner. If you never received a Hyundai notice, check your VIN to confirm whether your Sonata is included, then call a franchised Hyundai dealer with recall number 10V070.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V070000 |
|---|---|
| Hyundai customer service | 1-800-633-5151 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V070 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V070000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →