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2018 Hyundai Sonata Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
2%of 375 total for the year
Median mileage
34,060miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata, 2% of the 375 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,060 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“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' . …”

NHTSA complaint #11669388, filed 2025-06

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #11604434, filed 2024-07, 44,176 miles

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11485497, filed 2022-09, 23,944 miles

“The contact owns a 2018 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the trunk latch was previously 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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11457689, filed 2022-03, 17,000 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #11487017, filed 2022-09, 70,000 miles

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Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202011%
201882%
2017172%
201641%
201520%
201441%
201320%
201210%
2011110%
2010113%
200961%
200841%
200730%
200661%
200511%
2004126%
2003137%
200293%
200152%
1998714%
199712%
199614%
199229%
199016%
1989218%

Other parts of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata

Engine
212 complaints
Electrical system
60 complaints
Other or unknown
59 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
40 complaints
Fuel system
34 complaints
Exterior lighting
22 complaints
Vehicle speed control
19 complaints
Brakes
17 complaints
Body and structure
17 complaints
Engine cooling
14 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Seat belts
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology