Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Tucson owners have reported 136 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (96 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (24 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of Hyundai Tucson

The Door Latch problem

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that the right-side rear door was jammed shut and did not open from the inside or the outside; however, the door had been jammed for a month. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer.   Read details...

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked at the residence, the rear doors on the driver’s and passenger’s side were not opening as needed after several attempts of locking and unlocking the doors.   Read details...

The Doors Lock problem

2016 Hyundai Tucson front right passenger door latch does not allow door to be opened from the outside. No warning. Research shows this as a definite safety issue on several Hyundai models and has been for years but see no recall. Doors can be impacted from both inside and outside with no warning.   Read details...

The Doors Latch Emergency Mechanical Release problem

The driver's side rear door cannot be opened from either inside or outside. In researching the problem, I found evidence that the issue is commonly reported with the model 2016 Hyundai Tucson, which I own. Many other owners have reported that their vehicles have experienced the same issue.   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate Lock problem

On the way to work this morning, the rear lift gate came unlatched and did not stay secure. Although the lift gate did not raise while on the highway, it did rattle and bounce. The temperature outside was approximately 21 degrees fahrenheit.   Read details...




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