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2018 Hyundai Sonata Body & Structure Problems

13 owner-reported body & structure complaints from NHTSA data

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Complaints
Jan 2023Dec 2023
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (13)

criticalSTRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Dec 2023

The paint if pealing off in large sections due to a manufacturer defect in the primer. The flakes can fly onto the windshields of other vehicles causing collisions.

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NHTSA #: 11561197
mediumSTRUCTURE,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2025

The engine burns oil, I have to get spark plugs every two months, and put oil in it almost every week. The check engine light is now flashing and is throwing more sensors. The paint on this car is also all peeling off.

NHTSA #: 11649138
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Aug 2024

I am writing to file a formal complaint against Hyundai Motor America regarding a significant defect in the paint quality of my 2018 Hyundai vehicle and the company's lack of response to my attempts to resolve this issue.I am the owner of a 2018 Hyundai [Model], which I purchased from priority Hyundai in dec 2017.

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NHTSA #: 11607232
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jan 2022

In August 2021, my son went to open the front passenger door of his 2018 Hyundai Sonata. When opening the door, the handle came off in his hand. We reported the broken handle and asked if it was covered under the factory warranty.

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NHTSA #: 11449365
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jan 2021

I WAS I A PARKING AND I OPENED THE TRUNK, AFTER THAT IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO CLOSE IT. THE TRUNCK LATCH FAILED. IT HAS A PLASTIC PART THAT BROKE. I HAD TO PURCHASE A NEW ONE.

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NHTSA #: 11389160
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Nov 2018

THE OUTSIDE ANTENNA COMPLETELY CAME OFF AND DISAPPEARED... NOT BROKEN, BUT LITERALLY CAME LOOSE AND BLEW AWAY DOWN THE INTERSTATE

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NHTSA #: 11152862
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Mar 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 hyundai sonata. While driving, there was a glare on the dashboard that caused a reflection on the windshield and obstructed the contact's view. A local dealer was not contacted.

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NHTSA #: 11078317
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Aug 2025

The paint has been chipping from the hood and top.

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NHTSA #: 11681198
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Jan 2023

White paint peeling off vehicle body in large sections

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NHTSA #: 11502964
lowSTRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2023

2018 Hyundai Sonata Sport+ with 23K miles that has White Pearl exterior paint. The paint (W8 or WW8) is peeling off from several locations (Hood and Roof). This has been a know issue with this type of paint on Hyundai vehicles but manufacturer is not taking any responsibility that paint or paint job is defective.

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NHTSA #: 11500366
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Nov 2022

White paint has started to peel off the body. Vehicle is past warranty (>3 years, >36,000 miles) and Hyundai refused to deal with it. It has been a known problem that their pearl white paint easily peels off the body down to the steel but they refuse to issue a recall for it.

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NHTSA #: 11491845
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Sep 2022

This car literally has sheets of painting peeling off of it while driving down the interstate blowing onto others cars .

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NHTSA #: 11483398
lowSTRUCTURE
Filed: Oct 2020

Driving north on interstate 530 in arkansas, about 40 miles south of clinton library there was a sudden explosion of glass from the sunroof. The internal visor was open and glass began to pour into my lap, shirt and the other seats in the vehicle. I screamed in fear and pulled over to the side of the road.

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NHTSA #: 11365459

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