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93 model-year entries · 2005–2024

Hyundai body problems

1,413 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Hyundai vehicles for body issues. See body across all makes →

Complaints
1,413
Recalls
0
Year-models
93
Avg fix
$1,500
44crashes
19fires
65injuries
1fatality

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

1
2016 Hyundai Tucson
191 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
2
2010 Hyundai Sonata
160 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
3
2017 Hyundai Elantra
120 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
4
2015 Hyundai Sonata
42 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
5
2013 Hyundai Sonata
39 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
6
2017 Hyundai Tucson
37 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
7
2017 Hyundai Sonata
34 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
8
2013 Hyundai Elantra
33 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
9
2009 Hyundai Sonata
31 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
10
2016 Hyundai Sonata
27 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
11
2007 Hyundai Entourage
27 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
12
2006 Hyundai Sonata
25 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
13
2020 Hyundai Palisade
24 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
14
2005 Hyundai Sonata
22 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
15
2012 Hyundai Sonata
21 complaints · ~$1,500 critical
16
2008 Hyundai Entourage
19 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
17
2015 Hyundai Genesis
18 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
18
2010 Hyundai Elantra
18 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
19
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
15 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
20
2021 Hyundai Palisade
14 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
21
2019 Hyundai Santa Fe
14 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
22
2018 Hyundai Sonata
14 complaints · ~$1,500 moderate
23
2016 Hyundai Elantra
14 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
24
2014 Hyundai Sonata
14 complaints · ~$1,500 severe
25
2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
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?

1,413 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.

Related

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.
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