Hyundai Elantra Latches/locks/linkages Problems
Owners have filed 100 complaints with NHTSA about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Hyundai Elantra across 17 model years. The 2017 model year has the most (53). The words owners use most often: “open inside” (22% of reports).
- 100latches/locks/linkages complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 44%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Open inside: mentioned in 22 of 100 complaints (22%)
- Side door: mentioned in 18 of 100 complaints (18%)
- Rear passenger: mentioned in 15 of 100 complaints (15%)
- Trunk opened: mentioned in 5 of 100 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do latches/locks/linkages problems happen?
Based on 41 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 100 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Hyundai Elantra latches/locks/linkages complaints by model year
| Model year | Latches/locks/linkages complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Elantra | 2 | 1% | 147,000 |
| 2018 Elantra | 1 | 0% | 45,000 |
| 2017 Elantra | 53 | 7% | 70,000 |
| 2016 Elantra | 13 | 4% | 65,000 |
| 2013 Elantra | 2 | 0% | 59,094 |
| 2010 Elantra | 4 | 1% | 23,425 |
| 2006 Elantra | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2005 Elantra | 2 | 1% | 130,000 |
| 2003 Elantra | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2002 Elantra | 2 | 1% | 13,993 |
| 2001 Elantra | 3 | 1% | 42,099 |
| 2000 Elantra | 6 | 3% | 98,850 |
| 1999 Elantra | 2 | 2% | 71,500 |
| 1998 Elantra | 3 | 5% | 20,000 |
| 1997 Elantra | 2 | 2% | 73,000 |
| 1996 Elantra | 2 | 2% | 115,750 |
| 1995 Elantra | 1 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:latch
Model years: 2015, 2016
Problem: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Risk: A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the trunk latch base sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 256.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact also stated that the rear passengerâs side door failed to open…
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle made an abnormal rubbing sound and hesitated to respond, causing the braking distance to be extended. The brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not…
The door locks are faulty and do not allow the door to open. This is the second time the vehicle has had issues with the doors not unlocking. The first time it was my front passenger side a few years ago and I paid an auto shop to repair it as this was an immediate safety concern in case of a car…
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was discovered that the interior emergency trunk release was inoperable, and the trunk could not be opened from inside the vehicle. The contacted stated that the vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA Campaign…
See attached document for complaint
Frequently asked questions
Do all Hyundai Elantras have latches/locks/linkages problems?
No. NHTSA has 100 owner complaints about latches/locks/linkages for the Hyundai Elantra. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Hyundai Elantra latches/locks/linkages?
Yes: 1 safety recall list latches/locks/linkages. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about latches/locks/linkages problems on the Hyundai Elantra?
The most frequent phrase is “open inside”, in 22 of 100 complaints, followed by “side door” (18).
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