Broken door handle

[ghaakenson]

I wonder if it is possible to "glue" the broken rear piece in place?

My passenger side rear door handle just broke the other day, and I can "snap" the two handle pieces in place, and they work like that. It is a pretty tight snap-fit. My only fear is that the handle pieces will come out while driving, due to air flow over the car, or something.

Would there be harm in gluing the rear piece to the rubber gasket? What type of flue would I use?

That happened to my 2015 Genesis this week. I just ordered the end cap and new pads. But it will come unpainted, so I'm not sure how that will work. I also need to see the new part to see how to attach it. I have currently taped the broken end piece in place with clear packing tape and the whole thing works fine, but that isn't a permanent fix (all the electronics work). I wonder if anyone has instructions how to replace the end cap (Not the moveable handle). I have touch-up paint, but know it won't look great. I'll see when the part arrives.

 

[JeffSea40]

It is really fairly simple to install the end cap. Inside the door, you will find a black rubber "stopper." Remove the stopper, and find the screw/bolt which attaches the end cap. Tha part that breaks is the place where the screw threads into the end cap, which leaves the end cap free.

I have glued my end cap in place, to see how long that lasts. I figured, "what is there to lose?" I will let you all know how long this lasts.

 

[ghaakenson]

It is really fairly simple to install the end cap. Inside the door, you will find a black rubber "stopper." Remove the stopper, and find the screw/bolt which attaches the end cap. Tha part that breaks is the place where the screw threads into the end cap, which leaves the end cap free.

I have glued my end cap in place, to see how long that lasts. I figured, "what is there to lose?" I will let you all know how long this lasts.

I think your repair might work. What kind of glue - gorilla, superglue. . . ? Also, my "dread" is that I need to take the inner panel off. I've done it enough on plenty of cars, but never think the seal is the same. I just didn't look at it closely enough.

 

[JeffSea40]

I used super glue. So far, so good ...

And, you don't have to remove the door liner. When you open the door, look at the rear facing side of the door to see the access hole with the black rubber stopper.

 

[ghaakenson]

Super glue doesn't usually work for plastic, so I'm happy that whatever you used works. Do you have any specific brand/glue. I feel certain JB Weld would work, as long as I don't end-up sealing the mounting screw. I just got the replacement part, and if I decide to use it (rather than gluing the original), it will need paint - hopefully I can get the touch-up paint to look "decent".

 

[JeffSea40]

I am unsure of the brand I bought, but it was the "gel" kind that wouldn't run. I roughed up the end piece and the rubber gasket, to help with the glue.

 

[ghaakenson]

So, I put a couple drops of superglue to hold the broken piece in place and a dab of Gorilla Glue. Let that set a few hours, then put JB Weld (epoxy) in gaps and around the break. After setting overnight I had to file down the "sides" because the tolerance is small. It's holding quite well. That stuff is rock hard.
It sounds complicated, but it really wasn't at all. I would have just used the replacement I ordered, but it is unpainted, and I would rather see the original finish. Thanks for all the advice. If this happens to you, it really is pretty simply fixable for a few bucks.
You do need to keep the part off the car for a day or so. That's what I used the replacement for while I was waiting

 

[cuppa]

Wow this is a poor part. My 2015 passenger side rear door handle popped apart this morning while I was opening the door to get my golf hat out of the back seat. Took me a few minutes to figure out how to put it back in. Guess I will have to try the superglue option or try and find the part in Canada

 

[o_mlly]

My rear door handle (2015 Genesis Sedan Ultimate) broke in the same way today. I had the same problem with my 2011 KIA Sportage SX. When the KIA handle broke I simply ordered a new part ~ $10 since the part was solid chrome. Since the Genesis door handle is painted to match the body color, I super-glued and it seems to be working OK so far. I had a clean break (no gaps) in the break so I forewent the welding.

 

[glennk]

My rear door handle (2015 Genesis Sedan Ultimate) broke in the same way today. I had the same problem with my 2011 KIA Sportage SX. When the KIA handle broke I simply ordered a new part ~ $10 since the part was solid chrome. Since the Genesis door handle is painted to match the body color, I super-glued and it seems to be working OK so far. I had a clean break (no gaps) in the break so I forewent the welding. View attachment 47937View attachment 47937

Your Mechanic quote:
Labor $140.99
Parts $198.71
Tax $16.39

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Your total price
$398.00

I'd be gluing mine too out of warranty. Also, why doesn't Hyundai blend color into the plastic before extruding the part?

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[o_mlly]

Your Mechanic quote:
Labor $140.99
Parts $198.71
Tax $16.39

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Your total price
$398.00

I'd be gluing mine too out of warranty. Also, why doesn't Hyundai blend color into the plastic before extruding the part?

I think the door handles are most likely injection molded plastic as they are complex in design. Extruded plastic auto parts are limited to simple profile designs like body side molding or window surrounds. Making the part from metal instead of plastic is the fix. Pricey. https://mbparts.mbusa.com/exterior-door-handles

 

[glennk]

I think the door handles are most likely injection molded plastic as they are complex in design. Extruded plastic auto parts are limited to simple profile designs like body side molding or window surrounds. Making the part from metal instead of plastic is the fix. Pricey. https://mbparts.mbusa.com/exterior-door-handles

I think I mentioned plastic. Either way, metal parts are outrageous priced. I remember when cars were made of mostly metal and things like door handles never broke. How the times have changed...

 

[floirdajeff]

I do all my maintenance at a Hyundai dealer yet I have had all kinds of "lifetime" parts failing on my 2015 Genesis G80 with only 85.000 miles. First, the rear window brake light fell off the window (I don't park in the sun). Then, the back panel to the drivers seat separated several inches when the clamps failed (I almost never have a rear passenger that would pull on it). The turn signal lights fail regularly (told they had a wiring harness issue + bad design as it wears out in its dual role as a daytime running light). Wheel sensor went bad (whole wheel hub needs replacement). Rubber gasket over trunk latch has rotted out. Hyundai says all out of warranty (some things failed after only 6 months beyond the warranty period) and only agreed to fix the wheel hub. Each of these items costs between $400 and $1,400 to fix. Now, the rarely used rear passenger side door handle just fell apart in my hands. I have owned lots of Toyotas and Hondas over the years and never had any of these issues with their new or used cars up to 12 years or older. On the rare occasion something broke that should be "lifetime", the dealer got the manufacturer to cover it for me. Not my Hyundai dealer who says all this is "normal."

I have bought personally or influenced the purchase of at least 8 Genesis but, with this type of experience, will never do so again of any Hyundai vehicle. It will be back to Toyota or Honda.

 

[YippyDo]

I just had my second exterior door handle break off this week of my 2015 Genesis sedan. The car does have 100K miles but, I have never had a door handle break from any other car I have ever owned, well less twice. What can I say, obviously a defect that ought to have been addressed if they expect repeat buyers.

 

[o_mlly]

My rear door handle (2015 Genesis Sedan Ultimate) broke in the same way today. I had the same problem with my 2011 KIA Sportage SX. When the KIA handle broke I simply ordered a new part ~ $10 since the part was solid chrome. Since the Genesis door handle is painted to match the body color, I super-glued and it seems to be working OK so far. I had a clean break (no gaps) in the break so I forewent the welding. View attachment 47937View attachment 47937

Glue doesn't do the job for long. Broke the door down and "southern engineered" the handle back to the door. Better than the OEM anchor and not that hard to do.
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[rdascher]

My 2015 Ultimate is now in need of a new door handle on the rear passenger side. This is the 2nd door handle to break, the front passenger handle broke about a year and a half ago. The bad news is the Dealer is telling me the part is no longer available! Not sure what to do at this point, is this possibly an aftermarket item? Also like to say at 95K I still love my Genesis, but this is the only car I have ever owned where the door handles have broken, and I believe the two on the passenger side are the least used of the four so that makes no sense to me at all.
Any suggestions is appreciated.

 

[o_mlly]

The door handle is a 2 piece set. Is the broken part the "door handle cover"?

If so then you may be able to salvage the broken part. It requires removing the interior door panel which is not that difficult. Youtuber's have uploaded plenty of how-to videos.

After gaining access to the inside of the door panel, drill a couple of small holes into the the broken door handle cover's interior plastic braces.

Using a piece of thin wire, e.g. picture frame mounting wire, thread the wire through the newly drilled holes using enough wire to anchor the door handle cover to the rear door itself.

The door's metal frame has an opening through which the wired can be fed. Loosen one of the bolts that attach the door's metal frame to the exterior door, wrap the wire around the the bolt and re-tighten the bolt.

Sorry, I didn't take pictures when I salvaged my door handle cover. Good luck!

 

[technocrat]

This definetly seem to be a quality issue and bigger challenge in Canada is that they dont have them in their inventory anywhere. I needed two of these and was able to order them from www.sparekorea.com as per recommendation on my post. I was able to get them cheaper and faster through this site than my local dealer lol

Hoping that new parts have better quality, fingers crossed.

Any one know how to change them? The old ones broke at the screw which is supposed to hold them.

 

[joegr]

...Any one know how to change them? The old ones broke at the screw which is supposed to hold them.

 

[o_mlly]

For those who have not yet experienced a door handle failure, I suggest that, when pulling the door handle, one firmly place their thumb on the door handle cover thereby relieving stress on this under-engineered part.