Hyundai Sonata Trunk/Tailgate
Trunk/Tailgate to suit the Hyundai Sonata, cross-referenced against OEM specification and dispatched countrywide. Find quality Hyundai Sonata salvage yard at our facility.
What Are Hyundai Sonata Trunk/Tailgate?
The tailgate — also called the boot lid — is the rear hatch on Hyundai hatchbacks and SUVs, carrying the glass, wiper, lock and wiring loom. On Getz, i20, Accent and Creta models we see broken wires in the rubber boot between tailgate and body, plus failed lock actuators leaving the boot stuck shut.
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How we match trunk/tailgate to your Sonata
What changes across the range
Sonata owners are usually surprised by how much turns on the generation code — Y3, EF, NF and YF all sold here.
The SA Sonata parc is small, so cross-referencing against the equivalent Kia is often the difference between finding a part and waiting for one.
Worth knowing: the Sonatathe NF and YF sit on shared architecture with the Kia Magentis and Optima of the same period.
What we check on trunk/tailgate
- •The generation code, because Sonata parts lists split on it
- •The engine family — this Sonata was sold with 2.0 petrol (Y3, EF) and Theta II 2.4 (NF, YF)
- •The generation code, whether the car is pre- or post-facelift, and the paint code
- •Whether the car is pre- or post-facelift within its generation
In South Africa the Sonata is mostly a comfortable executive sedan bought new by a narrow group and now maintained mostly through specialists rather than dealer counters. That is the wear pattern we stock and source against.
Hyundai Sonata Trunk/Tailgate — Questions We Get Asked
Will trunk/tailgate from another Sonata fit mine?
Not automatically. The Sonata sold in South Africa as Y3, EF, NF and YF, and the SA Sonata parc is small, so cross-referencing against the equivalent Kia is often the difference between finding a part and waiting for one. Send us the generation code off your VIN plate and we will confirm it either way before anything is dispatched.
Which engines did the South African Sonata come with?
SA-market cars ran 2.0 petrol (Y3, EF), Theta II 2.4 (NF, YF). The code stamped on the block is what we work from — the badge on the boot is not reliable on its own.
Why won't my Hyundai boot open?
Usually a failed lock actuator or broken wires in the rubber boot between the body and the tailgate. We see this on Getz, i20, Accent and Creta models constantly. The wires flex thousands of times and eventually fracture inside the insulation — invisible from outside.
How do I manually open a Hyundai tailgate?
On most Hyundais, fold the rear seats down, climb into the boot and pull the emergency release lever or slide the latch catch visible from inside. Workshop manuals show the exact location per model. If the linkage is broken, you'll need the trim removed to release mechanically.
How much does a used Hyundai tailgate cost in South Africa?
Used painted tailgates vary by model — an i20 2018 tailgate is stocked across our SA supplier network. Request a free quote through our form with your year and paint code. Drip panels, boot struts and wipers are usually sold separately if you only need those.
What causes broken wires in a Hyundai tailgate loom?
Years of opening and closing flex the wires inside the rubber boot joining the tailgate to the body. The copper work-hardens and snaps inside the insulation. You end up with dead wiper, demister, lock or reverse camera even though the connector looks fine.
How much does a Hyundai tailgate actuator cost?
Lock actuators are generally affordable parts — we source used actuators through our SA supplier network. Request a free quote with your model and year. Labour is about an hour to remove the trim, swap the actuator and re-code the BCM (body control module) if needed.
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Not sure which trunk/tailgate fits your Sonata?
Send us your VIN or the engine code off the block and our Hyundai desk will cross-check the correct trunk/tailgate for your exact Sonata derivative.