[PMCErnie]

No, it's a 2021 Sonata Hybrid. Are you having the same problem?

No, it must be a Sonata fault.

 

[Janz8]

I should revise that one... let us lock the vehicle with that interior button if the fob isn't in the vehicle. our previous vehicle would actually immediate unlock if you tried to lock it and the fob was inside, which was a great way to let us know we had left it inside.

I also hate that you can't lock the door in the Tucson with the interior door lock. There have been several times when I have the fob in the house and went outside to get something from the car but can't lock the door again until I get back into the house and hold the fob to lock it.
It's annoying but doesn't happen often!

I have also had issues opening my door. I will try some of the suggestions that were recommended. I often have to get my fob out and open it with it!

 

[PMCErnie]

I also hate that you can't lock the door in the Tucson with the interior door lock. There have been several times when I have the fob in the house and went outside to get something from the car but can't lock the door again until I get back into the house and hold the fob to lock it.
It's annoying but doesn't happen often!

I have also had issues opening my door. I will try some of the suggestions that were recommended. I often have to get my fob out and open it with it!

Odd. If you went outside to get something from the car, how did you get into the car without the fob?

If you can unlock the car from inside the house you can also lock it from indoors. Time to move on from old habits.

 

[BobTheAlien]

Odd. If you went outside to get something from the car, how did you get into the car without the fob?

If you can unlock the car from inside the house you can also lock it from indoors. Time to move on from old habits.

I know in my case, my wife brings home groceries and I go outside to unload them. So she leaves the vehicle unlocked for me to do that. Normally I would just hit the interior door lock as I am taking the last load in. With the Tucson, I need to track down a key fob to lock it.

I don't think this is a matter of just not wanting to "change old habits." My standpoint and possibly others, is more from the point that this vehicle has soo much tech in it that it is just weird how they won't let you do something so benign and easy that other manufacturers have done for a long time.

I am sorry if I read your comments incorrectly as text doesn't always translate tone, but quite honestly, your belittling comments don't foster a community of open communication and helping others.

 

[PMCErnie]

I know in my case, my wife brings home groceries and I go outside to unload them. So she leaves the vehicle unlocked for me to do that. Normally I would just hit the interior door lock as I am taking the last load in. With the Tucson, I need to track down a key fob to lock it.

I don't think this is a matter of just not wanting to "change old habits." My standpoint and possibly others, is more from the point that this vehicle has soo much tech in it that it is just weird how they won't let you do something so benign and easy that other manufacturers have done for a long time.

I am sorry if I read your comments incorrectly as text doesn't always translate tone, but quite honestly, your belittling comments don't foster a community of open communication and helping others.

Just tell your wife to hit the fob button when you get inside. Things change. People adapt. No doubt Hyundai feels that the person who has the fob is in command of the vehicle’s operation. I have no problem with that. If you do, contact Hyundai.

 

[Janz8]

Odd. If you went outside to get something from the car, how did you get into the car without the fob?

If you can unlock the car from inside the house you can also lock it from indoors. Time to move on from old habits.

I opened the door to the car from the house to get something out of the car but didn't take the fob with me. When I went to lock the door I had to wait until I got back into the house.

 

[jwslam]

I opened the door to the car from the house to get something out of the car but didn't take the fob with me. When I went to lock the door I had to wait until I got back into the house.

Step 1. Find remote and have it in hand
Step 2. Unlock car doors using remote.
Step 3. Take the effort to drop the remote somewhere instead of bringing it
Step 4. Go outside into car for whatever reason.
Step 5. Cannot lock the car without remote. Spend time being upset at Hyundai.

Sounds legit.

 

[PMCErnie]

I opened the door to the car from the house to get something out of the car but didn't take the fob with me. When I went to lock the door I had to wait until I got back into the house.

Ah, you wanted instant gratification. Understood. It’s a societal problem.

 

[reapster]

I'd take a simple key over anything key fob with this Tucson. Hyundai mastered the "if it aint broke, fix it until it is" scenario with the locking system on this car.

 

[mungo544]

My 2006 CRV had the fob built onto the physical key. Nice design. Interesting though, my newer (2011) Honda Element has a separate locking fob along with a stand alone key. I just rented a Camry ( someone stole my catalytic converter) and their fob is like a key "switchblade". You push a button and the key pops out. The whole key fob/ pushbutton start / touch controls is all about remote controlling everything through your phone. IMHO it is a solution in search of a problem that never really existed. My 1999 CRV has a physical key but power door locks. You unlock the driver's door and then push the button on the door to unlock the other doors. Interestingly, it doesn't allow you to lock the door from the inside. You MUST use the physical key to lock the doors, making it impossible to lock your keys in the car. On the other hand, my daughter's old Altima's doors could only be locked by the lock button on the inside of the door or the fob. The key could unlock the car, but it could not lock it. Go figure.

 

[jwslam]

My 1999 CRV has a physical key but power door locks. You unlock the driver's door and then push the button on the door to unlock the other doors. Interestingly, it doesn't allow you to lock the door from the inside. You MUST use the physical key to lock the doors, making it impossible to lock your keys in the car.

False. There's a hack to that.
With the door open, Hold the outer door handle open, push the lock button down.

 

[mungo544]

Isn't it just as easy to turn a key?

 

[jwslam]

Not when you've parked under a no-streetlight area and need to fumble to find the key hole.

 

[mungo544]

I’ve got a Korean made Tucson and the same issue… can’t use the switch inside to lock the car when the car is off.

Why is this a problem? Often someone will stay in the car for a few minutes to finish a call or simply thought they’d stay in the car while I am shopping but decide not to. If I’m already gone with the key… they can’t exit and lock the door. And at least on my car, there’s no manual locking mechanism on the door. Wtf?

The lack of a physical button is my biggest issue. Sort of checking every door handle, there is no way to ensure that the doors are actually locked. Checking the manual button position is a sure way to confirm that all doors are locked. Additionally, if a door lock actuator fails, there is no way to lock your car.

 

[jhajin]

I’m guessing your last car was a ‘56 model. But seriously, when the keys leave, so does the control of your vehicle’s accessories. If it’s a big problem, leave your key with your passenger.

I'm sorry, but a lot of modern cars let you lock the door with the door lock switch without the key being present if the owner left the car unlocked.

 

[jhajin]

I know in my case, my wife brings home groceries and I go outside to unload them. So she leaves the vehicle unlocked for me to do that. Normally I would just hit the interior door lock as I am taking the last load in. With the Tucson, I need to track down a key fob to lock it.

I don't think this is a matter of just not wanting to "change old habits." My standpoint and possibly others, is more from the point that this vehicle has soo much tech in it that it is just weird how they won't let you do something so benign and easy that other manufacturers have done for a long time.

I am sorry if I read your comments incorrectly as text doesn't always translate tone, but quite honestly, your belittling comments don't foster a community of open communication and helping others.

"I don't think this is a matter of just not wanting to "change old habits." My standpoint and possibly others, is more from the point that this vehicle has soo much tech in it that it is just weird how they won't let you do something so benign and easy that other manufacturers have done for a long time."

Touche! my thoughts exactly..

 

[PMCErnie]

I think post #26 (with my question included in the reply) sums up this issue nicely. In essence, the person holding the key is in command of the vehicle. Fine with me.

 

[BrettStah]

It may be fine with you, but it's obviously a minor inconvenience for some - this seems like a great optional feature they could add. I don't see any technological blockers. They already know if a key fob is in the vehicle or not. So, they just need to add an option that allows people to press the door lock button on the inside of the doors, and have that lock the doors under two scenarios - the door is closed (this works now) even when the fob is inside, and when the door is open, if the fob is not in the vehicle.

 

[Tucsonboy99]

One use case I'd like to mention that perhaps has not been considered: with a hybrid, when you put it in park, it will most times shut off the engine and go into EV mode. When in park in EV mode, the car is totally silent. There have been a few times when I was extremely distracted by others that I have gotten out of the car when the car is still turned on but I thought I had turned it off. In this scenario, when I go to lock the Tucsons door with my finger/thumb, the car beeps immediately and will not lock. I've even stood there trying to lock the door several times with the car beeping profusely until I realize my knuckleheaded mistake!

Well, you might think that even if you could lock the door with the button inside the door, the car would realize its still running and not lock the door and beep at you. My wife has a Toyota Rav4 hybrid that you can use the inside button to lock the doors when leaving the car. In the case of my knuckleheaded scenario above where I am extremely distracted, when I press the lock button on the Rav4, the doors clearly lock as I can hear them engage. It's not until after I have locked it, closed the door, and have taken a few steps away from the car that the Rav4 realizes the car has been locked with the engine running and then will unlock the doors and then beep at me (btw, the same thing will happen if you leave a fob in the Rav4 and try to lock it and close the door). Because of the delayed beeping response of the Rav4, I have actually left it running (in EV mode) with the doors unlocked a couple of times! Worse yet, a few times my wife has heard the beeping and alerted me to my blunder .

So, in the case of the two scenarios above, I believe that the Tucson hybrid implementation of locking the doors is a better one.

PS: I do NOT have the early onset of dementia - just a man on a mission when I exit my car! 🏃‍♂️

 

[murphaleen_13]

I should revise that one... let us lock the vehicle with that interior button if the fob isn't in the vehicle. our previous vehicle would actually immediate unlock if you tried to lock it and the fob was inside, which was a great way to let us know we had left it inside.

I'm an all-out newbie to this forum so if I do anything wrong, tell me, OK? I love my 2022 Tucson --- even though my heart was broken when an errant Mercedes SUV totaled my 17-yr-old 2005 Alpine Frost Tucson in January. That green car was superb! So naturally I opted for another Tucson, a Limited! I agree with the entire door locking discussion. I, too, by habit reach for a door lock as I exit. You mentioned your previous car that would immediately unlock if fob was left inside. Curious, what kind of car was it? Would be helpful. My only other wimpers are: 1) non-self-closing sunroof and 2) no lock on glove box [which also has no dividers in it as my 2005 did]. They're minor gripes because I am really fond of this car!