Latches/locks/linkages recalls

Latches/locks/linkages recalls per year

Models with the most latches/locks/linkages complaints

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since model year 2000; not adjusted for how many were sold.

Biggest latches/locks/linkages recalls

• Latches/locks/linkages — Ford Escape 2013–2015, Ford Fusion 2013–2014, Ford Focus 2012–2015, 2015 Ford Mustang, Ford Fiesta 2011–2014, Lincoln MKZ 2013–2014 +3 more

  Jun 8, 2020 · NHTSA 20V331000 · 2,147,323 vehicles

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and…

• Latches/locks/linkages — Ford Escape 2013–2015, Ford Focus 2012–2015, 2015 Ford Mustang, 2015 Lincoln MKC, Ford Transit Connect 2014–2016, Ford C-Max 2013–2015

  Sep 6, 2016 · NHTSA 16V643000 · 2,046,297 vehicles

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the…

• Latches/locks/linkages — Tesla Model 3 2021–2024, Tesla Model Y 2020–2024, Tesla Model S 2021–2024, Tesla Model X 2021–2024

  Jul 24, 2024 · NHTSA 24V554000 · 1,849,638 vehicles

  Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2024 Model Y vehicles. The hood latch assembly may fail to detect an unlatched hood condition after the hood has been opened.

• Latches/locks/linkages — Nissan Altima 2013–2018

  May 28, 2020 · NHTSA 20V315000 · 1,831,818 vehicles

  Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time.

• Latches/locks/linkages — Ram 1500 2015–2017, Ram 2500 2015–2017, Ram 3500 2015–2017

  Jul 27, 2018 · NHTSA 18V486000 · 1,149,223 vehicles

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate and either a 5 foot, 7 inch or 6 foot, 4 inch bed. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to…

• Latches/locks/linkages — Ram 1500 2013–2018, Ram 2500 2013–2018, Ram 3500 2013–2018

  May 9, 2019 · NHTSA 19V347000 · 1,103,209 vehicles

  Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks built before April 1,…

• Latches/locks/linkages — Ford F-150 2015–2017, 2017 Ford F-250 Sd, 2017 Ford F-350 Sd, 2017 Ford F-550 Sd, 2017 Ford F-450 Sd

  Oct 16, 2017 · NHTSA 17V652000 · 1,101,107 vehicles

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks. The doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may freeze after water gets into the…

• Latches/locks/linkages — Nissan Altima 2013–2015

  Jan 22, 2016 · NHTSA 16V029000 · 846,000 vehicles

  Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 6, 2012, to December 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the…

Latest latches/locks/linkages recalls

• Latches/locks/linkages — Mercedes-Benz C300 2022–2023, Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 2023–2024, Mercedes-Benz CLA250 2020–2021, Mercedes-Benz GLA 250 2021–2025, Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 2020–2026, Mercedes-Benz A 220 2019–2022 +21 more

  Jul 24, 2026 · NHTSA 26V481000 · 310,667 vehicles

  Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CLA, 2019-2022 A-Class, 2022-2023 C-Class, 2024 CLE, 2020-2026 GLA/GLB, and 2023-2024 GLC vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific model information. The micro-switch in the…

• Latches/locks/linkages — +0 more

  Jun 26, 2026 · NHTSA 26V407000 · 117 vehicles

  Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 and Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER EFX2 school buses. The entrance door may fail to open or close when the switch is activated.

• Latches/locks/linkages — +0 more

  Jun 26, 2026 · NHTSA 26V408000 · 37 vehicles

  Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2026-2027 Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER HDX2 transit buses. The entrance door may fail to open or close when the switch is activated.

• Latches/locks/linkages — 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250

  Mar 6, 2026 · NHTSA 26V134000 · 10 vehicles

  Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2026 GLA 250 vehicles. The bowden cable may have been incorrectly installed, which can prevent the door from opening from inside the vehicle.

• Latches/locks/linkages — +0 more

  Feb 20, 2026 · NHTSA 26V102000 · 139 vehicles

  Orange EV (OEV) is recalling certain 2018-2023 T-Series Pure Electric and 2024-2026 e-TRIEVER terminal trucks. The driver's side door handles may be missing a lock. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…

• Latches/locks/linkages — +0 more

  Feb 6, 2026 · NHTSA 26V072000 · 2,758 vehicles

  Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2017 S60L vehicles. A component within the door latch may break, preventing the door from latching properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…

• Latches/locks/linkages — 2026 Mercedes-Benz Tourrider Business, 2026 Mercedes-Benz Tourrider Premium

  Feb 4, 2026 · NHTSA 26V063000 · 51 vehicles

  Daimler Coaches North America (Daimler Coaches) is recalling certain 2026 Mercedes Benz Tourrider Business and Premium transit buses. The door control valve may not release the self holding mechanism, preventing the door from opening.

• Latches/locks/linkages — Toyota Prius 2023–2026, Toyota Prius Prime 2023–2024, Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid 2025–2026

  Jan 28, 2026 · NHTSA 26V049000 · 141,286 vehicles

  Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Prius Prime, 2023-2026 Prius, and 2025-2026 Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicles. Water may enter the rear door switch and cause a short circuit, allowing an unlocked rear door to open…

• Latches/locks/linkages — 2025 Nissan Altima, 2025 Nissan Sentra, Nissan Frontier 2025–2026, 2026 Nissan Kicks

  Jan 20, 2026 · NHTSA 26V023000 · 26,432 vehicles

  Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to…

• Latches/locks/linkages — +0 more

  Nov 4, 2025 · NHTSA 25V758000 · 51 vehicles

  Marion Body Works Inc. (Marion Body Works) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Spartan Fire FC-94, Gladiator, and Metrostar vehicles. The actuator lever arm in the cab door latch may bind or become wedged, preventing the door from opening.

• Latches/locks/linkages — Holiday Rambler Invicta 2024–2026, Fleetwood Fortis 2024–2026

  Oct 21, 2025 · NHTSA 25V718000 · 244 vehicles

  REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Holiday Rambler Invicta and Fleetwood Fortis recreational vehicles equipped with Lippert Paddle latches with part number 2021097882. The paddle latch may unintentionally lock, preventing operators from…

• Latches/locks/linkages — +0 more

  Oct 16, 2025 · NHTSA 25V706000 · 22 vehicles

  Alexis Fire Equipment Company (Alexis Fire) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Pumper, 2024 Rescue, and 2020-2024 Tanker fire trucks built on Spartan chassis. The actuator lever arm in the Spartan cab door latch may bind or become wedged, preventing the door from…

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