The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was discovered that the interior emergency trunk release was inoperable, and the trunk could not be opened from inside the vehicle. The contacted stated that the vehicle was previously serviced under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V146000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); but the vehicle experienced the failure listed in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,000.
2016 Hyundai Elantra locks problems
13 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 65,000.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 65,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Trunk lid: latch2
- Tailgate: latch plate1
- Tailgate: latch1
At what mileage
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Hyundai Elantra locks problems in other years
Related recalls
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: latch
- What is wrong
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
- Risk
- A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the trunk latch base sub-assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 256.
Recall number 24V146000 · Recall details
What 2016 Hyundai Elantra owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
See attached document for complaint
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V146000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure related to the recall campaign; however, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle was recently repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V146000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, after the recall repair was completed, the trunk latch no longer opened the trunk as designed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the contact was informed that a fee would be charged to complete the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,200.
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V146000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the dealer would not perform the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact called the manufacturer and was referred to the dealer. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the trunk independently opened. The contact pulled over and was able to close the trunk. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the trunk failed to open when the trunk lever was pulled from inside the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and was not repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V146000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) as a possible solution however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V146000 (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 manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in park(P), the trunk failed to lock when the contact attempted to close the trunk lid. The contact used a rope to keep the trunk closed. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The rear trunk latch released while traveling down highway. A Hyundai Dealer confirmed "internal trunk latch failure". Other models of Hyundai have had this problem recalled not this year. There was no warning.
2016 hyundai elantra. Consumer is seeking reimbursement for cost associated with replacing a trunk latch on vehicle.
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated while driving approximately 35-40 MPH, he looked in the rearview mirror and noticed that the trunk of the vehicle was open. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he was unable to lock the trunk using the lever on the front seat, key fob, or the button on the trunk door. The contact continued driving. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the next availability would be in February 2023. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Questions about the 2016 Hyundai Elantra locks
Does the 2016 Hyundai Elantra have locks problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the locks of the 2016 Hyundai Elantra, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2016 Hyundai Elantra locks problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 65,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Hyundai Elantra locks?
Yes, 1 recall: 24V146000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Hyundai Elantra have the most locks problems?
The Hyundai Elantra model years with the most locks complaints are 2017 (53 complaints) and 2016 (13 complaints).
Other 2016 Hyundai Elantra problems
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