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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:ELECTRONIC LOCK/LATCH ACTUATOR
52 NHTSA complaints about latches/locks/linkages:electronic lock/latch actuator issues across 13 makes and 27 models.
Data updated August 2026. Counts render from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation standardized component field; severity flags cross-reference NHTSA ODI complaint flags for owner-reported crash, fire, and injury markers. This page is for informational purposes and does not replace NHTSA recall notices or a vehicle-specific inspection. Methodology · Corrections.
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ODI category LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:ELECTRONIC LOCK/LATCH ACTUATOR
52 filings · 27 models · 13 makes · vintage August 2026
- FILINGS SPARSE 52 ODI rows
- MODELS 27 nameplates citing this part
- MAKES 13 manufacturers in corpus
- CRASH 0.0% 0 crash-flagged
- RANK #338 of 696 categories
- SEV QUIET 0 deaths · 0 injuries
Filing-volume peers
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:ELECTRONIC LOCK/LATCH ACTUATOR sits SPARSE on ODI intake volume (#338 of 696 standardized categories) with a QUIET severity stamp (0 reported fatalities across 27 models). Open Dodge Grand Caravan (category leader) →
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:ELECTRONIC LOCK/LATCH ACTUATOR severity reading
The standout signal for latches/locks/linkages:electronic lock/latch actuator is severity: 0 reported fatalities and 0 injuries (QUIET stamp) on 52 filings (SPARSE volume).
Sparse categories can swing on a single high-volume nameplate; treat the leader row as the actionable signal, not the category headline alone.
Next step: compare Dodge Grand Caravan against ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS on filing totals before treating latches/locks/linkages:electronic lock/latch actuator volume as a purchase signal.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dodge Grand Caravan | |
| 2 | Ford F-150 | |
| 3 | Honda CR-V | |
| 4 | Volkswagen Jetta | |
| 5 | Ford Edge | |
| 6 | Toyota Tacoma | |
| 7 | Toyota Highlander | |
| 8 | Toyota Camry | |
| 9 | Toyota 4runner | |
| 10 | Subaru Forester | |
| 11 | Nissan Pathfinder | |
| 12 | Nissan Maxima | |
| 13 | Nissan Frontier | |
| 14 | Nissan Altima | |
| 15 | KIA Sportage | |
| 16 | Jeep Grand Cherokee L | |
| 17 | Hyundai Veloster | |
| 18 | Hyundai Tucson | |
| 19 | Hyundai Elantra | |
| 20 | Honda Odyssey | |
| 21 | Ford Focus | |
| 22 | Ford F-250 | |
| 23 | Ford Escape | |
| 24 | Chrysler Town AND Country | |
| 25 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | |
| 26 | Chevrolet Impala | |
| 27 | BMW 528i |
Recent Complaints
The rear passenger door lock actuator on my 2016 Toyota Tacoma failed prematurely, causing the door to no longer lock or unlock properly. The failure required replacement of the entire actuator assemb
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the driver's side sliding door made an abnormal clicking and buzzing sound while closing. Additionally, the passenger's side slidin
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to open the front driver’s side door, the power door lock actuator failed. Neither a dealer nor an independent mechanic was
The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front passenger's door failed to latch as intended. In addition, the front passenger's door had independen
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that the door locks were independently locking and unlocking, and the hazard lights were flashing intermittently. The contact state
The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Maxima. The contact stated that the power door functions on the front driver’s door failed to operate on two separate occasions. Due to the failure, the contact had to e
3 of the 4 door lock actuators do not work properly. Some don't lock and some don't unlock. The only door that currently works is the driver's door. If I don't realize that a door did not lock some
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the actuator for the driver’s side rear sliding door failed to operate as intended, and the contact was forced to secure the door w
The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. The contact stated that while his wife was exiting the vehicle, the four doors independently locked, leaving a child locked inside the vehicle. No warnin
The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, his children attempted to exit the vehicle through the passenger's side and driver's side sliding doo
My vehicle: 2003 4Runner SR5 2WD VIN: [XXX] Issue: Front driver's side door will not open. Electronic locks are operating, but the door release is not functioning. Safety Concern: What if I was in
Dear BMW Customer Service, I am writing to report a serious issue with my 2014 BMW xDrive 528i regarding the malfunction of the door locking system. Component/System Failure: Both the front and rear
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the driver's side sliding door failed to open. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determi
Door stopped opening from handle from outside after unlocking with remote only opens from inside door handle
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the doors failed to close properly. The contact stated that the doors remained ajar while attempting to close the doors. The door ajar warni
The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to open the door with the key fob however, the door failed to open. The contact had to phy
The contact owns a 2019 Hyundai Veloster. The contact stated that on several occasions while the vehicle was parked in extremely cold weather, the driver’s side door failed to open or close as needed.
See attached document for complaint.
The automatic rear liftgate opens all the way, then closes automatically on your head/back. This has been happening with my car for over a year. When it started, it was occasional, but now it happens
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked on several occasions, the front passenger’s side door failed to open as intended. The vehicle was taken to a dealer
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