Body problems of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata

12 problems related to body have been reported for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2018 Hyundai Sonata based on all problems reported for the 2018 Sonata.

1 Body problem

Failure Date: 03/18/2025

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.

2 Body problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2024

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. Over the past few months, the paint on my white Hyundai has started to peel significantly, despite regular maintenance and care. This issue has not only affected the aesthetic appeal of my vehicle but also its potential resale value. I first reported this issue to have subsequently made multiple attempts to contact Hyundai’s customer service department directly. Despite these efforts, I have received no response or acknowledgment from Hyundai regarding my concerns. This lack of communication and failure to address the defect is unacceptable and does not align with the standards expected from a reputable automobile manufacturer. The paint peeling problem is not an isolated incident, as many other owners of 2018 Hyundai white vehicles have reported similar issues. This suggests a potential defect in the paint application process or materials used, which should be addressed under the vehicle’s warranty or through a manufacturer recall. My specific complaints are as follows: 1. Hyundai has failed to acknowledge or respond to my multiple attempts to contact them about the paint peeling issue. 2. Hyundai has not offered any solution or repair for the defective paint, which is clearly a manufacturing issue. 3. The lack of customer service and support from Hyundai in handling this complaint is highly disappointing. 1. Acknowledge receipt of my complaint and provide an explanation for the delay in response. 2. Arrange for an inspection of my vehicle and offer a comprehensive solution to the paint peeling issue, which may include repainting the affected areas or other appropriate measures. 3. Improve their customer service procedures to ensure that such complaints.

3 Body problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2023

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.

4 Body problem

Failure Date: 02/06/2023

The paint has been chipping from the hood and top.

5 Body problem

Failure Date: 10/31/2022

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.

6 Body problem

Failure Date: 10/12/2022

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. One can google this issue and thousands of user complaints are there of different forums and messaging boards. Example: https://community. Cartalk. . Read more...

7 Body problem

Failure Date: 04/07/2022

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

8 Body problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2022

White paint peeling off vehicle body in large sections.

9 Body problem

Failure Date: 08/21/2021

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. We were told by the local Hyundai dealer that it was not. So we paid over $100. 00 to have the handle replaced. Fast forward to January of 2022, I was packing my son's car for him to return to college and the back passenger door handle came off in my hand. That's two door handles in less than five months. There was no forced entry. No yanking or pulling above a normal opening the door process. My son is unable to access the passenger side of his car and has to crawl across the back seat. When the front passenger handle fell off, the passenger front seat was unusable. I have done research online and this seems to be a problem. Our car is not the first one to have this happen. I placed a claim with Hyundai motor America and was guaranteed a call back within 3-5 business days. I have since placed four more calls in to the customer service line and have yet to hear from anyone regarding fixing this issues. It has been over two weeks. I have photographs to upload but the system will not allow the upload although they meet all criteria.

10 Body problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2021

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.

11 Body problem

Failure Date: 10/18/2020

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. There were no other vehicles in front of or behind me at the time.

12 Body problem

Failure Date: 11/06/2018

The outside antenna completely came off and disappeared. . . Not broken, but literally came loose and blew away down the interstate.


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