Latches Locks Linkages failure reports: 367 total complaints across 31 vehicles from 15 makes. See which models are most affected.
This component hub groups real NHTSA complaint signals by make, model year, and vehicle page. Use it as a spoke from individual vehicle reports into the broader latches locks linkages safety pattern.
A high complaint count does not automatically prove a defect, but it is a strong inspection signal when the same component appears repeatedly across related vehicles, years, recalls, or crash narratives.
The latches locks linkages component is one of the most commonly reported areas of failure in NHTSA consumer complaints. Issues range from minor inconveniences to serious safety hazards including potential crashes and fires. Below are the vehicles most affected by latches locks linkages problems.
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Hyundai Tucson | 145 | 0 |
| 2017 Hyundai Elantra | 44 | 0 |
| 2017 Hyundai Elantra Gt | 44 | 0 |
| 2015 Nissan Altima | 40 | 0 |
| 2017 Hyundai Sonata | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 Lincoln Continental | 14 | 0 |
| 2016 Hyundai Elantra | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 Hyundai Elantra Gt | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 Lincoln Continental | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 Ford Transit Connect | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 Bmw X3 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 Lincoln Continental | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Spark | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 Land Rover Discovery | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 Kia Rio | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 Kia Rio | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 Volvo S60 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Volkswagen Beetle | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Mini Countryman | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz Gl-Class | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Lincoln Continental | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Lexus Is | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Kia Rio | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Hyundai Azera | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Dodge Caravan | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Chevrolet 3500hd | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Buick Enclave | 1 | 0 |
Based on 367 NHTSA complaints across 31 vehicles, latches locks linkages issues range from minor malfunctions to serious safety hazards. The most affected vehicles are listed in the table below — click any vehicle to see its specific latches locks linkages complaint details.
The Hyundai Tucson is among the most affected. See the ranked table below for the full list of 31 vehicles with latches locks linkages complaints filed with NHTSA.
Latches Locks Linkages failures can range from minor inconveniences to serious safety hazards. Some latches locks linkages complaints involve crashes, fires, or injuries. Always have latches locks linkages issues inspected promptly by a qualified mechanic, especially if your vehicle is subject to a related recall.
Search for your vehicle using our search tool or enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If a latches locks linkages recall exists for your vehicle, the repair is free at authorized dealerships.