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ProblemsByVinHYUNDAI / BODY
93 model-year entries · 2005–2024
Hyundai body problems
1,413 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Hyundai vehicles for body issues.
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Complaints
1,413
Recalls
0
Year-models
93
Avg fix
$1,500
44crashes
19fires
65injuries
1fatality
Editorial perspective by Shop Foreman · Lead technician
At the shop, Hyundai body and structural issues have a recognizable signature. 1,413 documented complaints across 93 year-model entries from 2005 to 2024 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 566 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 61,951 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
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.
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?
1,413 complaints across 93 model-year entries from 2005 to 2024. No active recall campaigns currently cover this category for Hyundai.
Which Hyundai model has the most body complaints?
The 2016 Hyundai Tucson leads with 191 complaints in this category. Next: 2010 Sonata (160) and 2017 Elantra (120).
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.