2010 Hyundai Sonata Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 3%of 345 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2010 Hyundai Sonata, 3% of the 345 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 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.
“During an inspection I was informed that the rear brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced. I then took the car for a second opinion which verified that the rear brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced. I was surprised as the car had only about 53k miles and the front brake pads were still good (although I was informed they had about another 60,000 miles). Up to now the car has run well with the exception of the front door latch being replaced which I know is another problem with the Hyundai sonatas. I did think Hyundai customer service could have been better for both issues.”
NHTSA complaint #10543081, filed 2013-09, 53,229 miles“On sunday 9/1, I came out of church and could not open my passenger back door from the outside. My son took it to the dealer on 9/4 where I get my service done, he was told it would be $80 to look at the problem because my warranty had run out, but they would deduct the $80 from the price of repair, I did not get it fixed, low and behold on 9/4 after getting off work I went into the store, came out and my passenger side front door would not open from the outside, very dangerous, if I have an accident no one would be able to get me out nor my grandson out who sit behind the passenger seat, he…”
NHTSA complaint #10542186, filed 2013-09, 79,900 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10362573, filed 2010-10“The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the exterior rear driver side door handle fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10594303, filed 2014-05, 80,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that two of the door handles detached from the vehicle while attempting to enter the vehicle. The dealer was notified, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 68,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10592433, filed 2014-05, 68,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10034492Jun 1, 2010Hyundai: alarm self activates; hood switch pad replacement. Vehicle alarm system may intermittently sound due to light contact of the hood switch pad with the hood switch…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 8 | 2% |
| 2017 | 17 | 2% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 11 | 0% |
| 2010 | 11 | 3% |
| 2009 | 6 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 0% |
| 2006 | 6 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 | 12 | 6% |
| 2003 | 13 | 7% |
| 2002 | 9 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 7 | 14% |
| 1997 | 1 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 4% |
| 1992 | 2 | 9% |
| 1990 | 1 | 6% |
| 1989 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2010 Hyundai Sonata
164 complaintsOther or unknown
37 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
13 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Hyundai Sonata
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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