Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Hyundai Sonata - part 1

See attached document for complaint. Please let me know how quickly the service parts for these two recalls are physically located in your shop and how soon the required recalls will be performed. I have been getting periodic recall notices for years and have yet to obtain the satisfaction of an adequate local response from your service department. I can recall three instances when I was told the parts were ready, only to leam, upon arrival, they were not. The last incident was on may 27"', when I was told the parts were ready and I could have the recall performed on may 30'". Another huge disappointment occurred when I was told the parts were not available. That is not the way to run a governmental required recall program.

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The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the passenger's side rear door latch failed to unlock as needed. The contact stated that the passenger's side rear door latch failed to unlock from the inside or the outside. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 88,180.

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The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated the trunk failed to open while using the key fob and the controllers on the interior of the vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the trunk latch had failed, and the emergency cable associated with the trunk needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 44,176.

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated the trunk latch failed to latch properly and had fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 21v619000 (latch/locks/linkages) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

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The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the trunk latch had failed to open. The contact attempted to use the key fob and the key to unlock the trunk however, the latch failed to release. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed and determined that the trunk latch and key entry needed to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired. The contact stated that the failure had reoccurred. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 176,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v619000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Sonata. The vehicle had previously had the trunk latch replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v619000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to a dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the key fob was accidently left inside the trunk but the trunk lid remained locked. The contact indicated that the feature preventing the key from becoming locked inside the trunk failed due to the trunks locking mechanism malfunctioning. The vehicle was previously serviced under the NHTSA campaign number: 21v619000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the failure occurred. The local dealer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage 70,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v619000 (latches/locks/linkages). The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and was informed that due to previous accident repair, the trunk latch was not aligned which was the cause of the mechanic not being able to complete the recall repair. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v619000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact stated that on one occasion the trunk failed to open. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated after opening the trunk it failed to close without warning. The contact tied the trunk closed with a rope. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v619000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who stated the parts were not available. The dealer was able to close trunk and informed contact not to open trunk. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. VIN tool confirms parts not available the approximate failure mileage was 133,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the trunk failed to open without warning. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v619000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer and it was confirmed that parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed contact about repairs and reimbursement. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who repaired the rear latch assembly and rear latch. The failure mileage was 19,717. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number: 21v619000 (latches/locks/linkages) associated with the VIN after an emissions test. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the trunk latch would not latch properly to securely close the trunk. The contact's son repaired the trunk latch. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number 21v619000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure and the trunk could not be opened as stated in the recall. The failure mileage was 53,394. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v619000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v619000 (latches, lock linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and stated that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Sonata. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21v619000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer and left a voicemail. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that as she attempted to place her groceries into her vehicle, the trunk failed to open as needed. The contact was finally able to open the trunk; however, the trunk failed to shut with the trunk warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact had taken the vehicle an independent mechanic who was able to make a temporary repair to the trunk latch. The contact then received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 21v619000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, upon speaking with the manufacturer, the contact was notified that the parts were not yet available. The contact also mentioned that the passenger’s side air bag was exposed; however, no airbag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

Tl the contact owns a 2020 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the doors opened independently without the unlock button being depressed. The vehicle was taken to wallace Hyundai located at (3801 se federal hwy a, stuart, FL 34997) however, the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 600.

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Tl the contact owns a 2012 Hyundai Sonata. When the contact entered the vehicle, the instrument panel stated that the rear driver's side door was open. The contact exited the vehicle, opened the door, and closed the door. After attempting to open the door again, the door remained locked and the entire electrical system shut down. In addition, the traction warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to gettel Hyundai of sarasota (3500 bee ridge rd, sarasota, FL 34239, (941) 923-1411) where it was diagnosed that a new door lock needed to be installed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 5,988.

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The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated the vehicle had failed to start. On other occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was not running correctly, bucking, lost motive power and stalled. Additionally, the door and trunk failed to lock securely. There were no warning lights illuminated. A signal was sent to the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the fuel pump failed and caused the starter to burn out and drain the battery. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided a case number and referred the contact to the local dealer for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 23,944.

The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the driver's side door locked and prevented the driver from unlocking the door from the inside. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.

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The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that both the rear driver and passenger side door handles were fractured and needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that the rear passenger door failed to open when using the exterior or interior door handles. In addition, the front passenger side door failed to lock. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician verified the failure and replaced the door handles. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 95,000.

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The contact owns a 2009 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the key was in the ignition when she exited the vehicle and the doors erroneously locked. The contact also mentioned that the chrome on the passenger's side front door handle was peeling and tore through the contact's hand. Additionally, the steering wheel failed to lock and the vehicle jerked abnormally when shifting down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the door lock and jerking failure could not be diagnosed and the starter lever needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

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The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that exterior door handles on both front doors and the rear driver¿s side door failed. The doors could only be opened with the interior door handles. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be inspected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure and current mileage was 60,000.

The chrome on the interior door handle of driver side exhibited a crack and separated. My wife cut her finger on the cracked chrome plating. I contacted Hyundai customer assistance center at 1-800-633-5151 and was told that my vehicle was not included in the door handle recall (I. E. , NHTSA campaign id number: 09v171000). I don't understand how one vehicle can be recalled while others of the same year and model are not.

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The contact owns a 2002 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the driver front door handle failed and the chrome coating fractured and separated from the door handle. The vehicle was recently repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 09v171000 (latches/locks/linkages) but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 180,000.

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Vehicle had been recalled in 2009 (pe08071) due to defective chrome on door handles. This vehicle had been taken to dealership, chrome was repaired as it had caused a small laceration. Chrome is again defective, caused laceration on hand again today when attempted to open door. This occurred on the passenger side door which is very rarely used. Chrome is also peeling off of emergency brake handle, risking further laceration. Contacted dealership (go Hyundai - 104th & federal, westminster, CO), dealership said this is no longer covered as they do not warranty the work done as part of a recall. In addition, car is too old for it to be covered under warranty. Car does continue to be covered under warranty for powertrain only. I have never experienced this type of problem on any model of car regardless of age. This appears to be unique to Hyundai.

The contact owns a 2004 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the chrome handle on the rear passenger door peeled and caused the contact to cut his hand. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated his vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 09v171000 ( latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch). The manufacturer was contacted confirmed that the vehicle was not under recall and offered no other assistance. The failure mileage was 73,500.

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Chrome on interior - drivers side door handle has erupted in one spot producing a piercing sharp needle-point which can pierce the finger or hand when opening the door. Care is required to avoid skin piercing injury.

The contact owns a 2003 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the driver side door started to deteriorate and became sharp to the touch. He received injuries to his fingers after opening the door. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

Both visors on my 2007 Sonata do not stay in place, I have contacted hyndai and they are unsympathetic to my situation due to the mileage, 72,000, out of warranty. Also, both of my rear door handles have broken. I have to reach around to inside of door to open rear door.

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The contact owns a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the rear door locks and front passenger window failed to function. The contact then stated that the rear driver¿s side door failed to latch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the passenger¿s side occupancy sensor mat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000.

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I have a 2003 Hyundai Sonata. The chrome plates on interior door handle of driver and passenger side exhibited a crack and began to separate. My wife and I have both cut our fingers on the cracked chrome plate. When I brought my vehicle to the dealer, service manager told me that my vehicle was not included in the door handle recall. Hyundai recall only vehicle produce in 2002- 2003 March, but my vehicle was produce in 2003 April. I don't understand how one vehicle with a problem can be recalled, and the other in same year and model with same problem is not included.

Our 6 month old child must have eaten too much or had an upset stomach and began to vomit. My wife and I begin to panic because of possible choking. So we are doing 40 mph on road with no shoulder and cars all around looking for a place pull off. But he's not choking yet, so I'm still driving. Finally a shoulder, so I pull off and stop. This is a rental car, but is no different from many other cars in that much to our dismay she finds that although she can open her door and get out she can't get into his door) because problem #1 it's one of those cars that has the doors that lock automatically when you take it out of park or move more than 5mph or something like that. So now we are fighting with the buttons on our respective doors, both trying to unlock his door, in our panic not thinking through that maybe I have to put it in park and they'll all unlock themselves. Now I'm panicking again - she's about to crawl over the seat, I'm about to start tearing pieces off this car but I can't get out cause cars are flying by my side. So she finally reaches around and unlocks his door from the inside and gets him out of the car seat. He's ok. Whew! I really believe these auto locks are a bad idea, and I have from the start, but now I know I never ever want a car of mine to have that feature and I will always disable it. In the meantime I have learned that while I have this rental car I can wait for the doors to lock and hit the unlock button and they will stay unlocked. Which brings me to problem #2. The unlock button on the door does not have the same symbols on it as the unlock button on my remote car key. And the symbols on the door button are far too small - I have to lean forward and squint to figure out which position is "unlock. " the car key has the symbols of an open padlock and closed padlock. These to me should be the same symbols used on the door button - they should be a universal symbol, and they should be big enough to see from my seat.