2010 Hyundai Santa FE Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 260 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,176miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2010 Hyundai Santa FE, 1% of the 260 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,176 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the rear passenger side door would not unlock and could not be opened. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 58,176.”
NHTSA complaint #10583575, filed 2014-04, 58,176 miles“All doors automatically unlock upon placing shift control in the park position or the key is removed from the ignition. Entry may be gained by anyone in the vicinity of the vehicle causing a dangerous situation for driver and/or passengers. This feature can not be altered or defeated to allow the doors to remain locked when the key is removed from the ignition.”
NHTSA complaint #10351361, filed 2010-08Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 0% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2010 Hyundai Santa FE
109 complaintsEngine
37 complaintsElectrical system
28 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Hyundai Santa FE
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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