3.6
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 36,029 miles
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The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that the vehicle was recently repaired under NHTSA 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.
- Springfield, MO, USA
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 NHTSA Campaign. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Delray Beach, FL, USA
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 NHTSA 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.
- Petersburg, VA, USA
The contact owns a 2016 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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.
- Hypoluxo, FL, USA
2016 Hyundai Elantra. Consumer is seeking reimbursement for cost associated with replacing a trunk latch on vehicle.
- Cockeysville, MD, USA
The contact's son owns a 2016 Hyundai Elantra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power locks would intermittently unlock then lock independently with the door ajar warning light illuminated. All doors were inspected after each failure warning however, each time the doors were found to be securely closed. The contact also stated that upon parking the vehicle and locking the doors, the doors were unlocked upon return to the vehicle. The contact called the dealer where she purchased the vehicle and an appointment was scheduled for an inspection. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.
- Nashville, TN, USA
- North Hollywood, CA, USA