2017 Hyundai Sonata Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 2%of 768 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2017 Hyundai Sonata, 2% of the 768 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My trunk latch malfunctioned and my trunk will no longer close. I brought my vehicle to the Hyundai dealership and they advised me the latch has indeed failed there was nothing they could do to fix it, as the recall is still marked incomplete and they have no parts to fix the trunk latch. I am unable to drive my car with the trunk open, as it makes me unable to see out of the back window.”
NHTSA complaint #11436746, filed 2021-10“I was headed to pick up the kids to take them to practice, but when they went to open the trunk to put their sports gear in it, it was stuck . It had worked the previous night so I was very confused. After several tries, we finally got it to open and shut. We then went to the park to kill time and I went to open the trunk again, it wouldn't open. We tried everything, and after 30 minutes, it decided to open. However, it then would not shut. We couldn't leave the park with it open so had to have help come and strap it closed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11510485, filed 2023-03“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11608219, filed 2024-08, 88,180 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11433222, filed 2021-09, 5,000 miles“The trunk will not open by any means and the emergency release does not work. If anyone gets in the trunk, they cannot get out especially with the Hybrids which do not have fold down back seats Federal mandate states the trunk must have an operational emergency release, but with the trunk latch issue, the emergency release does NOT work”
NHTSA complaint #11420496, filed 2021-06Related recalls
- 21V619000Aug 6, 2021Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk…Covers: Hyundai Sonata 2017–2018, Sonata Hybrid 2016–2018, Accent 2018–2020 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10183959Nov 18, 2020The trunk latch base can be ordered separately from the trunk latch assembly. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the trunk latch base.
- 10176197May 28, 2020The trunk latch base can be ordered separately from the trunk latch assembly. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the trunk latch base.
- 10174766Apr 2, 2020The trunk latch base can be ordered separately from the trunk latch assembly. This bulletin describes the procedure to replace the trunk latch base.
- 10169371Nov 5, 2019On certain Sonata (LF) vehicles equipped with smart trunk, the trunk lid may not open to the desired height when using the smart trunk feature. Follow the procedure in the…
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 2017 Hyundai Sonata
385 complaintsSteering
173 complaintsOther or unknown
103 complaintsElectrical system
65 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
56 complaintsBody and structure
37 complaintsFuel system
33 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsExterior lighting
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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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