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Hyundai Sonata 2018 Latches, Locks and Linkages Problems

8 distinct owners reported a latches, locks and linkages problem on the 2018 Hyundai Sonata - 2% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage8 complaints

8 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

21V619000Reported August 6, 2021 - 348,158 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on August 6, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 348,158 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine226Electrical System60Unknown Or Other59Power Train40Fuel and Propulsion System34Lighting22
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.