2019 Hyundai Santa Fe body problems

Filed Apr 5, 2026 · Body · PA

The door was completely shut - I was driving on the highway - no alarm on the instrument panel, fully stage 2 latched ( even if it is just stage 1 latched - the instrument panel gives an alarm - there was no alarms about door not fully closed) everything was normal. 15 minutes into the drive - I was exiting the highway, making a right hand turn - the door suddenly popped open, alarm went off on the instrument panel - thankfully did not swing open, I was able to hold onto the door. I shut the door again - drove for 200 Miles - no issue again. This was the first ever time I saw this issue at 90K miles

Filed Mar 2, 2026 · Body · CA

The trunk hatch is no longer functioning. The car beeps, but does not unlatch. Once the gate is manually open from a latch inside the trunk, it will not close by pushing the gate close button. It just stopped working. I went into the grocery store, and when I returned with groceries, it stopped working. Hyundai says it's out of warranty and will cost $1800 to repair.

Filed Feb 26, 2026 · Body · WA

Paint is significantly peeling on the hood of my car.

Filed Sep 5, 2025 · Body · NY

Paint peeling and chipping will cause rust.

Filed Jul 24, 2025 · Body · VA

Paint coming off of hood, no contact of any kind. Took to dealer and was told past its warranty sorry. Cost me over $1K to fix the problem.

Filed May 7, 2025 · Body · SC

White paint peeling off 2019 Santa Fe since 2023 ... Hyundai says they are aware of the defective paint issue but denied any recorse or responsibility. Paint comes off while driving and reduces visibility.

Filed May 3, 2025 · Body · NY

I am the owner of a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe in Pearl White (paint code SWP). The paint on my vehicle has begun peeling extensively on the hood, and other exterior panels. This appears to be the same paint defect that Hyundai previously acknowledged for the 2017–2018 Santa Fe Sport under a Customer Satisfaction Program (TXXW), but the 2019 model is not covered. The paint is bubbling and lifting without any impact or damage, suggesting a manufacturing defect. This significantly affects the vehicle’s appearance and may compromise corrosion protection. Numerous other owners of 2019 Hyundai models have reported similar problems. I am requesting that the federal safety agency investigate this issue as a potential widespread defect and urge Hyundai to include affected model years in any extended warranty or recall efforts.

Filed Feb 27, 2025 · Body · FL

White body paint chipping.

Filed Nov 8, 2024 · Body · FL

The paint is failing, it is coming off in sheets, there is no damage to the car where the paint is coming off.

Filed Dec 20, 2023 · Body · PA

2019 Hyundai the white paint is peeling. It was not caused by road damage. I asked the dealership and was told I was past the warranty due to my mileage.