Structure Related Problems of the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe

Table 1 shows five common structure related problems of the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. The number one most common problem is related to the body (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the paint (two problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Hyundai Santa Fe


Recently reported Structure problems of the 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe

The Body problem

The vehicle is experiencing a massive paint adhesion failure (white pearl paint), which is peeling off in large sheets from the hood and roof. This is a severe manufacturing defect. At highway speeds, paint flakes fly off, posing a significant safety hazard to other drivers and obstructing   Read details...

The Paint problem

The paint is peeling and flaking off in sheets on top and on hood of my 2017 Santa Fe sport awd. The color is pearl white and has not been in an accident, and only has 54,000 mile   Read details...

The Tailgate Hinge problem

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe. The contact stated that the tailgate and the hood unintendedly lowered after being raised and struck the contact. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.   Read details...


Structure related problems in other Hyundai Santa Fe model year vehicles:



Santa Fe Service Bulletins
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