I have a 2014 Hyundai Sonata. I’ve been away for the past couple of weeks and left my car at my apartment. Twice now, a friend has sent me pictures of my trunk being open, but nothing has been stolen. No one else has the keys. Has anyone else had this problem or knows why it’s happening?
This happened to me while washing my 2016 Tucson. I had a setting turned on that automatically opened the trunk when I got close to it.
I had the same problem with my 2017 Elantra base model. At first, I thought I was hitting the trunk release button in my pocket by mistake, but then it happened several times. Sometimes, I’d be far away and still see the trunk open. Never figured out the exact cause.
My 2023 model has a setting where the trunk opens automatically when you approach it with the fob in your pocket. Maybe it’s something like that?
There’s actually a recall for this. I used to work for Hyundai.
Maverick said:
There’s actually a recall for this. I used to work for Hyundai.
Yep, I still work for Hyundai and can confirm that.
Maverick said:
There’s actually a recall for this. I used to work for Hyundai.
Yep, I still work for Hyundai and can confirm that.
Hey, can I DM you? I have a Hyundai question.
Christine said:
Maverick said:
There’s actually a recall for this. I used to work for Hyundai.
Yep, I still work for Hyundai and can confirm that.
Hey, can I DM you? I have a Hyundai question.
Sure, feel free! I work in parts, so I’ll do my best to help.
My 2016 Honda has a feature that prevents you from locking your keys in the trunk by opening it automatically if you leave the fob inside. Could it be that someone’s leaving the key fob in one of the bags in the trunk? I see some backpacks back there, so maybe that’s it.
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This happens all the time with my 2019 Elantra. I thought I was imagining it!
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My 2015 Elantra does this at least once a month. It’s so annoying.
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Typical Hyundai/Kia problems. Stuff just breaks early.
Puck said:
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Typical Hyundai/Kia problems. Stuff just breaks early.
At least they’re cheap!
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My 2018 Kia Forte had a super sensitive fob that made the trunk pop open all the time.