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98 model-year entries · 2005–2025

Hyundai body problems

1,485 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Hyundai vehicles for body issues. See body across all makes →

Complaints

1,485

Recalls

Year-models

Avg fix

$1,500

45crashes

24fires

71injuries

1fatality

Editorial perspective by Shop Foreman · Lead technician

At the shop, Hyundai body and structural issues have a recognizable signature. 1,485 documented complaints across 98 year-model entries from 2005 to 2025 is consistent with what we see come in. 2016 Hyundai Tucson tops the list, but the pattern repeats across years. Multiple generations are affected. 1 fatality report on file with NHTSA tied to this category on Hyundai vehicles. That elevates this from nuisance to safety-critical. Across the 600 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 62,911 miles. Repair exposure averages $1,500, which is meaningful money outside warranty. For trucks especially, get under it with a flashlight. Frame rust on rust-belt vehicles tells you everything you need to know about how it was kept.

Worst-affected Hyundai model-years for body Top 25 by complaint volume

2016 Hyundai Tucson

194 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate

2010 Hyundai Sonata

160 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate

2017 Hyundai Elantra

121 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate

2011 Hyundai Sonata

46 complaints · ~$1,500 severe

2015 Hyundai Sonata

42 complaints · ~$1,500 severe

2013 Hyundai Sonata

39 complaints · ~$1,500 severe

2017 Hyundai Tucson

38 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate

2017 Hyundai Sonata

34 complaints · ~$1,500 severe

2013 Hyundai Elantra

33 complaints · ~$1,500 severe

2009 Hyundai Sonata

31 complaints · ~$1,500 severe

2016 Hyundai Sonata

27 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate

2007 Hyundai Entourage

27 complaints · ~$1,500 severe

2006 Hyundai Sonata

25 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate

2020 Hyundai Palisade

24 complaints · ~$1,500 severe

2005 Hyundai Sonata

22 complaints · ~$1,500 severe

2012 Hyundai Sonata

21 complaints · ~$1,500 critical

2008 Hyundai Entourage

19 complaints · ~$1,500 severe

2015 Hyundai Genesis

18 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate

2010 Hyundai Elantra

18 complaints · ~$1,500 severe

2021 Hyundai Palisade

15 complaints · ~$1,500 severe

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe

15 complaints · ~$1,500 severe

2019 Hyundai Santa Fe

14 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate

2018 Hyundai Sonata

14 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate

2016 Hyundai Elantra

14 complaints · ~$1,500 severe

2014 Hyundai Sonata

14 complaints · ~$1,500 severe

Active recalls — Hyundai body 2 on file

severe NHTSA 23V038000 January 31, 2023 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2022 Tucson and 2022-2023 Santa Cruz vehicles

A detached roof molding could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace, or secure the roof moldings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 241.

severe NHTSA 14V310000 June 10, 2014 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring

Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Elantra Touring vehicles manufactured December 15, 2009, through May 7, 2012

If the headliner support bracket makes contact with an occupant during a crash, it may cause a laceration injury.

Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will apply adhesive strips to the headliner, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2014. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 117.

Common questions

How many Hyundai body complaints are on file with NHTSA?

1,485 complaints across 98 model-year entries from 2005 to 2025. No active recall campaigns currently cover this category for Hyundai.

Which Hyundai model has the most body complaints?

The 2016 Hyundai Tucson leads with 194 complaints in this category. Next: 2010 Sonata (160) and 2017 Elantra (121).

What does it cost to fix Hyundai body problems?

Independent shops average $1,500 for body repairs across the Hyundai lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.

Are there Hyundai body recalls?

Yes — 2 active recall campaigns cover body on Hyundai vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Editorial commentary written by Shop Foreman, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin and not affiliated with Hyundai. Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record. Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.