2017 Hyundai Elantra Paint Recalls To Know Of

Keith Wilfort on October 24, 2022

Probably the worst Elantra model year ever and poor dealership support.

I bought the car from new in 2016. One of the features that was mentioned to me was that the car had a special protective paint coating to stop fading and corrosion. I 2020, I notoce some discoloration and bubbling of the paint around the door handles and roof antenna. I reported to to the service dept at the dealership.The reptook some pictures and said he'd contact HYundai USA about the issue. When I follwed up, I was informed that the warranty had expired on the paintwork(1?) and there was nothing could be done? Another issue I had was with engine mis-firings and the check engine light coming on and going off. They had the car in several times and each time said they could find nothing wrong. I checked online and there were hundreds of complaints about the same issue. Eventually, after several more visits with the same problem they identified an issue with the ignition packs and they replaced two of the ignition packs and that seemed to cure the problem. However the process took several months to get done. Other than the issues above, the car seems to be poorly designed and built overall. The cabin is very noisy and storage space is much reduced from earlier models. Road noise is excessive even by California's standards and the suspension is not very good. I can honestly say that this experience ehas put me off ever buying an Elantra again and if I did, it certainly wouldn't be from Hyundai of Riverside.

Travis Dolderer on September 29, 2021

2018 Hyundai Sonata Paint Problem

I have a 2018 Sonata I purchased last year as a certified pre-owned. The car only has 32,000 miles on it and I’ve only had the car 6-7 months and my hood and roof are starting to peel. I’ve called Hyundai Corporate, my dealership and BBB to file complains and there is nothing being done about this issue. I seem to be seeing and hearing the same problem from many Hyundai owners. They will keep allowing there’s cars to be sold with this issue and do nothing for there customers. Every-time it rains heavy the paint peels more and more. There as been multiple law suits about this issue and each time they have been dismissed. I will never purchase a Hyundai ever again, not only because there crappy paint but because there dishonesty to there customers and non willing to help rectify there issues with there vehicles. If you are considering to go to another brand done choose Kia either my parents have a 2014 Kia Sorrento in white and there truck has been peeling since 2016 and now there truck hood and roof and alone the windshield is completely peeled off to bare metal. The dealership had them purchase touch up paint a few years ago when the peeling 1st started and it wouldn’t stick to the metal it would just come right off. BEWARE OF HYUNDAI AND KIA THEY ARE FRAUDS IN THIS INDUSTRY WHO WILL TAKE YOUR MONEY AND DO NOTHING TO HELP IN EVENTS OF A PROBLEM.

Tonya Davis on November 11, 2021

2016 Sonata Peeling Paint

We own a 2016 Sonata with the White Pearl paint and the roof and hood peels off in sheets. We can not wash it due to this paint issue. I have taken it to the dealership and currently waiting for Hyundai to make up their mind to cover it being painted. I have been told no, and the countered stating they will cover half which is still a 1000 dollars out of my pocket. WHAT A JOKE!!! Hyundai is aware of this issue and I am not going for it. I will fight for this repair to be covered as Hyundai is completely aware if this issue with their product and it is unfair not only as a consumer having to deal with this issue, but especially when we are still making payments on the car and if we did want to trade it we would get nothing due to the paint and the way it looks. With the recalls on the engine and other problems the least they can do is pay for the vehicle to be painted properly since they apparently are not doing anything to fix the problem during manufacturing with this color paint. I will fight for what I feel Hyundai should do in making this right and do not plan on paying one red cent out of my pocket. Shame on Hyundai for knowing of this issue and expecting thousands of us owners to sit back and just deal with our vehicles accept their ridiculous offers wanting us to pay for their mistake. 😡

Terri Caruso on July 6, 2022

Paint peeling n they don’t care

I have a 2017 pearlized white elantra with only 32,000 miles on the car when i first noticed the peeling on my hood the car had only 26,000 miles on it .. I called corporate they told me it was in fact a paint defect but since my 3 year paint warranty was up they were doin me a “favor” by paying only part of it out of “good faith” they told me call one of the dealerships n make appt to paint hood they guy told me to wait it’s gonna start peeling more , probably on roof n trunk n sure enough it did ! Most of paint on hood gone! Roof peelin trunk peeling around windows peeling n they have the nerve to tell me they will only cover70 % out of good faith!!!! IF ITS A DEFECT IN THE PAINT FROM THE FACTORY……. What favors are they doin me ??? Warranty shouldn’t matter!!!!! I should not have to take out one penny out of pocket for a FACTORY DEFECT… i loved my sonata o had for 14years before i bought elantra , figured since i had no problems with thst car i’d stick with hyundai…. Never again ! They should have that particular paint color a Recall which they said they’re not doin! Shame on hyundai ! I contacted the better business bureau and i’m gonna contacted consumer affairs as well…….

Dankyone on January 27, 2022

2017 Hyundai Elantra Pearl white

I purchased my pearl white 2017 Hyundai Elantra In September 2018 the vehicle was an enterprise lease vehicle that I purchased at a Hyundai dealer never in my life Have I’ve seen a car with so many paint issues so far I have seen and spoke with ( 10 ) 2017 Hyundai Elantra vehicle owners Who all have stated as well as I have seen pearl white paint coming off in chunks first it started on the hood on the passenger side by the headlight and then one night it rained I woke up walked out to my car and a huge chunk of white paint had came off in one piece that was located above the windshield on the passenger side of as well as there is several places of the hood where Pain is coming off in little pieces out of all the vehicles II have owned Never ever have I seen this issue now all I see is gray primer and it makes the car look ugly Hyundai needs to fix this issue I live inNever ever have I seen this issue now all I see is gray primer and it makes the car look ugly Hyundai needs to fix this issue I live in St. Louis It might not be a safety issue but it is definitely a defect for Hyundai Elantras They need to come clean and fix what they know is not right ‼️🤬😡🤬😡🤬

K A Lawrence on September 26, 2022

Pathetically Indifferent and Unresponsive TO PEELING PAINT

I have years left to pay on my 17 Elantra that I bought used FROM A HYUNDAI DEALER! That really makes me angry as I know they knew about the paint issue and sold it to me anyway. And of course, my hood and roof have large bare patches and does Hyundai care?? NO THEY DON'T. I still find it hard to believe and I tell anyone and everyone how absolutely pathetic Hyundai is. I won't ever buy another Hyundai nor refer anyone to the Hyundai dealership I bought the car from. Both the dealership and the manufacturer are equally liable in my mind. Years ago I bought my son a used Toyota pickup. After having it a few years, I received a letter from Toyota that they were finding rust on the bed/cab area and they were offering to BUY THE VECHILE BACK @ 150% of it's value. Simply handed you a check, and didn't even pressure me to buy another Toyota. I've never forgot their generous offer and in comparison to this treatment from Hyundai, it sets a shining example of which car maker truly stands by their product. I'll be purchasing a Toyota next time around. Hyundai can take their car and shove it.

Debbie Powell on October 2, 2022

2017 Sonata Hyndai Paint Peeling

On September 22,2022 I sent a registered letter to Mark, who was to be handling my complaint from 9/08/22 when I went to the dealership after a large piece of paint came off while I was washing my car . The area was on the roof between the windshield and sunroof. I had made an appointment since it happened on 9/3. I was told by Andre that a lot of vehicles had paint issues. I was given Keystone Hyundai or Goodwill to file a case, with them (which I did so on their parking lot) and spoke to Veronica (supervisor) at Keystone. I was told I would hear something in three days. Veronica asked f there were pictures done there at the dealership along with the complaint filed and mileage of 38,200 miles. To date and after numerous phone calls they have continued to pass the bucket and not respond. Today 10/1/2022 again was washing my car and seeing that again another big piece is looking to fall off. I see that many other individuals are having the same issue with the pearl white paint from this manufacturer. I can't believe that they can just ignore this defect. Please advise.

John on March 16, 2022

Villa

PAINT ISSUES!!! 2017 Hyundai Sonata. At first, it was a few spots the size of quarters and Hyundai said it was aware and would repaint the bad spots at no cost. Then a year later other spots of paint started to peel...in bigger sections...different areas of the car (the size of a baseball). Hyundai said they would cover it and if I had any other paint problems to bring it back and they would cover it. I told them is this going to be a problem and why not repaint the whole car. They said just bring it back and we will fix it as it happens. Then a few months later the paint was cracking and you could pull sheets of paint off the car. They told me they would no longer cover it. It makes me so mad that they new it was an issue and just did touch-ups until they could say "its not under warranty, we wont cover it." I asked for them to repaint under warranty and they only fixed the "spots" so that they could screw me later. This was my families 5th Hyundai and my last due to this crappy paint issue. What a bunch of jerks. Loyalty to this brand got me nothing in the end.

Georgetta Jones on April 7, 2022

Owner

We bought this white Elantra Limited I told the salesman how the paint was so Nice. He said as long as it doesn't wash off. I thought he was just being funny. I think it was about 20 or 25,000 miles it started coming off the hood. I took it to the dealer they said we must have went on a gravel road. I told him it would not come off In patches. They repainted the hood and it looked great. At 30,000 + miles the paint started coming off the roof the front window posts the trunk I think. Took it back to the dealer they took it in and repainted it again and it was beautiful. At 50,000 miles it started coming off big time 2 foot patch of the roof patches off the door post each side of windshield and now it's a new spot every day. It seems like get couple of oil changes then it's time to get a new paint job. Other than that it's a great car wish I had never seen. We also have a 2003 GMC Envoy we bought new it has 330,000 miles and still has all the same paint.

Dan on December 9, 2021

2017 Hyunda Elantra

I purchased my vehicle July 2021 and I am the second owner. It had 41k miles at the time and the paint was perfect. Fast forward to December 2021 and I have three HUGE spots where the paint peeled off. Two on the hood and one of the roof along with several little ones across the hood and roof. It looks awful. Driving in the rain will make it peel too. So delicate that I only hand wash it but even then it still peels. Cost me a pretty penny to buy this car. Was quoted $3k to get it repair, $1.7k for a clear bra protection, 1k for ceramic coating - all to protect the vehicle. That’s ridiculous and not realistic for a college student. Worst decision I’ve made. I have literal anxiety over this. My cars value definitely dropped a ton with all the missing paint. Neither Hyundai dealership near me will help. They won’t even answer my calls. Corporate says if the dealership won’t cooperate, then they can’t do anything. What a shame.

Gary D. on January 3, 2022

A paint experiment that went very, very wrong.

The 2017 Elantra introduced Hyundai's "Self-Healing Paint" on its Pearl White models. The process, as the name suggests, was intended to allow the paint to "heal" minor scratches and chips. But rather than "self-healing," the paint turned out to be "self-peeling." Hyundai has repainted the rear deck, the hood, the ceiling and two quarter panels on our low-mileage 2017 Elantra. Most of the repaints were done when the vehicle was out of warranty. We now have an issue with the paint on the right front quarter panel. I am going to insist Hyundai cures this issue by repainting the entire car using traditional methods and paint. Hyundai will also be receiving a defect notification letter. We are still in Lemon Law territory because the last repair was made less than a year ago. The three year statute of limitations does not apply.

Christine Deyo on January 26, 2022

2018 Hyundai Sonata/Peeling white paint

Reading these reviews is so dishearten. I truly love my car but it is unacceptable to have the paint peel and flake off my vehicle with a simple rinse from a garden hose because God forbid I take it through a car wash, my car would come out bare metal. It all started when I got my windshield replaced. Its on the roof and now its on the hood. I did and do have an appointment at a paint/body shop to repaint three different areas, so I will be out of pocket $1507.00. But who's to say once I get these spots repainted that other areas are gonna start doing the same thing with flaking and peeling. I do NOT understand why Hyundai will not cover this issue. This is obliviously a paint/clear coat issue with paint code WW8 and I am not the only one going through this. ***HYUNDAI NEEDS TO MAKE THIS RIGHT***

John Kolimaga on February 13, 2023

2017 elantra peeling white paint

Purchased the new 2017 elantra in 2017 and paid extra for white pearl - December 2022 and strips pf paint peeling off roof - dealer where I purchased car said there's a recall but since they don't have a paint/body shop associated with dealership I should take it to one that does - made appt and was told it was a factor defect and they would submit the claim - after a month and no reply I spoke to rep on Friday 2/10/23 who told me claim was pending and that manager would call me back in a short while - nobody called so I start all over again tomorrow - it doesn't take a month to tell me they're going to repaint it so getting ready for bad news and a fight ... Dealer rep did tell me that Hyundai extended the paint warranty from 3 years to 5 years but seems there's a long list of upset owners

Devona on December 7, 2021

Hyundai Elantra 2017

I have a 2017 Hyundai Elantra with 58,000 miles on it. I noticed a few months back when washing it at home with the garden hose, the paint around my back window on the passenger side is peeling. I sprayed with the hose and paint chips went flying off. I went to the Hyundai dealer and he said paint has a 36,000/3 year warranty. However, he did tell me that there has been numerous complaints about white paint on the Hyundai's. When a dealership is saying this, it must be bad. He told me to google it and he is correct. I will never buy another Hyundai again. It is a cheaply made car and dents very easily. I take good care of my cars and this one has been the pits as far as quality. I am hoping that it does not start peeling anywhere else. Hyundai needs to do a paint recall.

Illusion of Choice on May 11, 2023

Paint peeling off hood, roof and now rear of my 2017 Elantra se

I bought this car brand new. The paint started chipping around 30 k miles (car is currently at 80 k) and the damage is growing fast. I have seen other models around town with similar peeling bahavior (mostly on the passenger side hood, but also above the front windshield passenger side). It has also now started to peel around the back windshield (driver side this time). It's a bummer and not sure what to do about it, as it unlikely the car company will not take responsibility for their mess up. I've been reading through others issues and looking for a temporary fix or maybe even a cover up such as a hood bras bonnet option or something. Repainting options are expensive, so just trying to provide damage control economically. Thanks

Jennifer Whitney on October 3, 2021

Jennifer@jwadmin.com

2017 White Elantra paint peeling - just began washing my car and while getting it wet with the garden hose, paint on the hood began flying off. My car is garaged and we don't live in extreme weather. It is a clean peel from the undercoat, so obviously a poor quality paint job. Of course I'm just about 8,000 miles past their 3 year 36,000 mile warranty. Never have I ever seen this before. So disappointed to see that it has happened to so many and it's still not a manufacturing recall! We'd expect our paint to remain, maybe the top coat to blister over time, but not the entire paint to lift. I thought I was buying a great car that would last me for years, not so. I lost trust in this brand and most likely won't buy Hyundai again.

John Kolimaga on February 13, 2023

Defective paint on 2017 hyundai Elantra

Bought the elantra new in 2017 and paid extra for the white pearl paint, in December 2022 strips of paint peeled of the roof just behind the windshield - the dealer where I purchased the car told me it is a factory defect but since that dealership doesn't have an associated body shop I'd have to take it to another Hyundai dealership - got an appointment and was told it was a defective paint job and covered by factory, they would submit the claim - a month later and no call from dealership, called for status on 2-10-22 and got apology, transferred, told my claim was in progress, and promise of call back by manager - have to follow up tomorrow but it doesn't take a month to tell me they're going to fix it.. Going to be a battle

Shannon Andrews on October 20, 2022

Horrible paint defect

I bought a used 2015 Hyundai Elantra and it was in beautiful condition. Haven’t had it for even 6 months and last week a HUGE chunk of paint just flew off in the wind on the back trunk area, and paint has peeled offon the passenger side by the windshield. It’s a pearl white tri-coat. I reported it to Hyundai but they don’t care- said because it was older than 3 years and well over 36000 miles nothing could be done but they would see about trying to give me a partial refund as an act of “goodwill”. I get normal wear and tear on a car and for paint to chip in places but to just have huge chunks fly off and peeling, this is not normal. I’ve had cars for 10+ years that never once had a paint issue. I am disgusted.

Kory Muniz on July 30, 2021

2017 Hyundai Elentra Painting peeling off

Sad to say I have the same issues as the others above. I should have know because it had paint starting to chip around the windshield when I purchased it with 14 miles on it, which they fixed of course. Over the next couple months more and more paint has just flaked off in large patches for no reason and very upsetting because the car was purchased new. I have also had to replace light bulbs the first year and the the rear door handle just fell off. Hyundai has been my favorite car brand for many years and currently looking for a new car now, but because of all the issues I had with this Gorgeous looking vehicle I am looking at other brands. I want to say the design and drive of the vehicle are spectacular though.

Christopher Burt - Goodyear AZ on January 16, 2023

2017 Hyundai Elantra paint Peeling

I bought the car end of 2020 from Carvana - a 2017Elantra with only 13000 miles on it. Not sure of the history but part of the years it was a company car. This car looked in excellent shape, drove very good, paint job was great then the middle of 2022 bubbling of the paint started and with each car was it would get worse. You can clearly see it's a manufacturing problem. I've read all the reviews and not sure where to go from here. I will definitely file a complaint with Hyundai and BBB. Just thought with all the reviews maybe something will happen. I will NOT buy another Hyundai!! I've owned many vehicles in my 57 years and none had this problem and for them not doing anything about it is wrong!!

Doug on August 18, 2021

Concerned consumer

I bought a 2017 Hyundai Elantra Value, new for my daughter. The vehicle was not regularly used, as she is a full-time residential college student. While the vehicle sat in my driveway I noticed two small blisters to the paint on the hood. The blisters soon after started peeling. The largest blister above the right headlight has now manifested into a half inch by seven inch complete exposure of the undercoat. The blistering gets larger each time I look at it. Regarding the vehicle I find it reliable but the paint needs better quality control and Hyundai needs to do right by the consumer and official have recall to address the paint issues. I neglected to mention earlier the vehicle is white..

Brad B on February 25, 2022

2016 Hyundai Sonata (pearl white)

Bought this car new for my wife, We've both loved the car and were shocked to go out yesterday to find a large swath of paint peeled off on the roof just behind the windshield. I've maintained this car very well and its absolutely unacceptable to believe Hyundai would not step up to fix this obvious manufacturing defect. It is quite clear that the top coat was not properly laminated to the primer coat. Was there an appeal of the judges ruling on this as its quite apparent that justice was not served as its so very clear that this is a defect in manufacturing. I'm too old and don't do social media, but all that do, please bring this to the attention of the world!

Cynthia on June 27, 2021

Hyundai Elantra2017 (white)

It's really a not good quality .. Talkingabout the car, my break lights broke 2 months later, i replaced them, then wipers at 5 months from the purchase, then starting to peel off from my the middle of the car to the front , this can't be good at all, I'm totally disappointed with this brand .. Im telling all my friends not to buy hyundai i won't, never again, I'm a single mom that doesn't need more expenses and this is going to cost me somewhere in between750 to 2000 just to repaint it ..not counting the money for a car rental for thedays that my car car will be in the shop, cheap car, bad quality , that never happened to my Prius or Saab. Very sad .

Jeff Davis on February 8, 2022

Hyundai paint peeling

We bought our second Hyundai Sonata sport new in 2017. On 2/5/22 a large sheet of paint peeled off about 10” by 18” starting at the passenger side at the windshield. The white pearl paint is delaminating from the primer. There are many postings on google wit elantras and sonatas having this problem. When we took it to the dealership they said the have seen many issues with this pearl white paint and a woman had just brought in a pearl white sonata 20 minutes before wearrived at the dealer that same day. We are waiting to see what Honda Goodwill Dept is willing to do. Everyone document your paint problem here, this is totally wrong!!!!!!!

Louisa Valero on July 13, 2022

White 2017 Hyundai Elantra Paint is peeling

I purchased my white 2017 Hyundai Elantra pre-owned from Carvana in June of 2020. Just a few months ago in March of 2022 I took my vehicle to a local car wash where I have previously visited in the past, however this time after the wash, I noticed that there was a small area approximately 2 inches on the roof passenger side above the windshield where the paint peeled off. The spot is now over 10 X 6 inches where the paint has peeled off and now weekly it seems to get larger. This is the 4th Hyundai that I have owned over the past 20 years and my previous 3 vehicles never had any paint problems. I am very disappointed with this vehicle.

Spanky Mc on March 24, 2023

Go to a dealer.

Go to a dealer. Hyundai is officially acknowledging this defect and fixing it. They also extended the five year warranty that covers the paint an extra year to cover specifically pearl white paint peeling on 2017 Elantra and some other models with the same paint. My dealer told me right away that they had so many people with the same issue lined up I might want to check other dealers because it will take months until they can paint it. I took mine in 8 months past the six years from purchase and the dealer expects they will still pay at least 80-90% of it as a "courtesy". I plan to make a hard press that they cover it 100%. Good luck.

Brandon S on March 24, 2023

Go to a dealer

Go to a dealer. Hyundai is officially acknowledging this defect and fixing it. They also extended the five year warranty that covers the paint an extra year to cover specifically pearl white paint peeling on 2017 Elantra and some other models with the same paint. My dealer told me right away that they had so many people with the same issue lined up I might want to check other dealers because it will take months until they can paint it. I took mine in 8 months past the six years from purchase and the dealer expects they will still pay at least 80-90% of it as a "courtesy". I plan to make a hard press that they cover it 100%. Good luck.

Renee Underwood on March 4, 2022

Renee8605@gmail.com

If I could post photos everyone would agree that we all have the same issue. Hyundai Motor Company will not take responsibility for anything. They told me it was my problem so I would have to pay $700 out of pocket but it only fixes the issue for now. It's peeling everywhere each day a new spot blows up. Why would they sell a car that wasn't meant to be driven outside? I would love to take them to court but we would need a whole lot of cases and a lot of evidence. I'm still currently fighting them to fix my paint ( mine is the experimental paint) that they put on all their 2017 models in pearl white. Never buying another Hyundai

Carmel on December 17, 2021

Paint peeling, trunk latch failed

I bought a 2017 Hyundai Sonata in dec of 2020 and the paint started peeling about July of 2021. First on the left side right above the headlight and then one really cold night recently I noticed the paint cracked on the exact opposite side. It’s the pearl white and peeled down to the metal. My trunk latch also failed around August of this year, I would trade it in but with all these defects I doubt I’d get much for it. I have no desire to shell out money for a new paint job. I was going to take it to get the spots touched up but after reading other reviews it’s probably a waste of money too.Never getting another Hyundai

Lenesae Mills on January 12, 2022

Paint Peeling

In June of 2018, I purchased a 2018 Hyundai Sonata. Needless to say, I thought that this car would last forever. I have approximately 36,285 on this vehicle, the paint has started to peel off of the hood. It has been extremely cold weather. We've had an excessive amount of rain also. I believe this is the main factor for the peeling. I know the manufacture must be aware of this problem. However, they seem to have the power for the Judges to dismiss the Law Suite. Well, they can stick together. I hope they can burn in "Hell" together because that's exactly where they will end up. I hope the cheating and lying will is worth it!

Melissa Poole on February 3, 2022

Hyundai paint problems

II have a 2016 Hyundai sonata with the white pearl paint. I purchased this vehicle brand new. Two years later I had to have the entire roof repainted for $700. A year after that I had to have the whole hood repainted for $1200. And now it’s 2022 and I’m having to have the entire back trunk repainted. The paint job is awful, it peels right off and is a paint cost thinner than a piece of paper. I am absolutely so disgusted with this company. A billion dollar company becomes a billion dollar company by doing everything the cheap way and scamming the customers. I will never ever purchase a Hyundai again

chrystal malloy on October 6, 2022

Paint peeling

Bought my 2017 Elantra in feb of 16 as soon as it came out. I have paint peeling on the hood, roof and now it is flaking off the trunk. I was told it is not part of the paint recall. The paint started to come off two years into owing the vehicle. How is this not a recall issue??? Paint should not be flying off the car freely!!! I have had several body shops look at it and they all stated this is not a normal occurrence. I have the white Pearl paint and have noticed several other cars in my color with paint missing!!! Wish I never purchased this vehicle!! Would give negative stars if I could!

Very pissed on June 1, 2022

Paint is coming off in chunks

I purchased my Hyundai Elantra brand new here in Minnesota, and so far ( even after 150,000 miles ) its been amazing. I do admit I commute, but only have a few expected rock chips here and there. Suddenly just the other day I started to notice big chunks of paint coming off just above my windshield, and big chunks of pain coming off each side of my hood. Just wanted to note this here because I know now I'm not the only person who's been having this problem. Sad, and borderline illegal that they aren't at least recalling this issue. I will be filing a complaint. Big time!!

Joe Adelfio on January 8, 2023

White paint issue

I bought my college daughter a 2017 Elantra that she is currently driving to school. She just texted me a picture of the roof paint peeling off. I immediately did a Google search to see a litany of similar complaints. How is it that a recall is not being issued? How can Hyundai not acknowledge that this is a serious problem? I am seriously considering buying a new Ionic but will put my plans on hold until I see what response the dealer provides me with. Oh, and I thought the little rust spot on the truck was an anomaly. I guess it portends of problems to come.

John on August 7, 2022

2017 Hyundai Sonata Paint

TERRIBLE PAINT DEFECT ! The white pearl paint on my 2017 Hyundai Sonata has been peeling off. The dealer has only been repainting it in bits and pieces. THEY SHOULD HAVE PAINTED THE WHOLE CAR OVER. They knew it would all be peeling off. It would have been over and done with. Now the car is over their limit 3 years or 35, 000 miles. They want me to pay a percent of the cost. Hyundai should be repainting all these cars. They knew all about this defect and continued to sell these cars. They have ruined their reputation ! Hyundai does not even deserve a star !

Liz V. on October 6, 2021

Awful paint job peeling off roof, Hyundai won’t help

The paint is peeling off in large chunks on my white 2016 Hyundai Sonata. I bought it brand new and it’s been peeling for over a year but I’m outside the warranty period. It looks awful, I was going to buy a Hyundai SUV but after this awful paint job experience I’m staying away. I don’t recommend this car. I think the entire hood will be bare by next year if I don’t cough up my own money to fix it. It wouldn’t be as bad if I wasn’t afraid it may start happening all over the car as well.Don’t think waste your money and time with Hyundai.

George Marquise on September 6, 2021

Same paint problem on our white 2015

I find it annoying that the paint is coming off our 2015 Sonata Sport….seems many of the white ones are effected…so the Class action suit was shot down in court I read? SHAME ON THAT JUDGE AS WELL AS HYUNDAI when it’s PERFECTLY CLEAR something was faulty in the paint process…. Ignoring that fact outside the “warrant period” of a lousy 3 yr./ 36k period is a joke…there’s ALL KINDS of vehicles out there that DONT SHED the original paint so easily, that should be iron clad evidence needed to force Hyundaito make good on repairing🤬

Jim on December 28, 2021

Best Warranty is the Business?

I bought my 2015 Hyundai Sonata new and have babied the car ever since. I hand washed it regularly and stayed away from car wash places. Now the white paint is peeling off in sheets. First it was the roof and now it's the hood. Neither the dealership nor Hyundai will do anything to rectify the issue. Are you kidding me? So now I am on the hook for $2000 to paint these two surfaces. Stay away from this brand because their claim of the "Best warranty in the Business" is baloney. In 60years of car ownership I've never seen anything like this.

2016 Hyundai Sonata on December 13, 2021

Bad Paint

Over the weekend the paint above the windshield started peeling off of the car. The primer still seems to be in good shape, but the paint isnt adhering to the primer. I have not seen anything like this since for years. The color of the vehicle is White. I just reached out to Hyundai to see what assistance they might offer, since this seems to be a concern with many customers. I am giving this a 1 star rating for now, but if they prove to have better customer service than what I have read in the complaints above I will change my review.

Shae Brackin on July 8, 2021

Peeling Paint

I have a 2017 white Elantra that the paint is peeling off of. I’ve seen 4 other white Elantras with the same issue just in the 7 months I’ve owned my car. At first it was just the front fender by my right (passenger) headlight, but now it is starting on the hood at the windshield. There had to be something Hyundai can do about this problem since there seems to be so many issues. The paint they used must be cheap or something. I love my car, but I hate that it’s probably going to cost me $1000s to have the car repainted.

Pascual Beltran on August 3, 2023

2017 elantra peeling paint

Bought it brand new from dealership , after a year the problems started My car went from pearl white to military green wtf!!! Tired of dealing with hyundai corporate and their unwillingness to take responsability for their bad product !!! Flakes after flakes of paint falling off. So i can keep the green color paint the rims black now my car looks tough!!! Or take it to mexico and paint brand new for 300 bucks never again will i buy a hyundai!!! Not to mention the coil misfire problems!!!! I have to laugh or go insane!!

Nicole Murphy on January 13, 2022

2016 Sonata paint peeling

I have a 2016 Sonata that I purchased new and is paid off. The paint started peeling in circles off the roof above the rear view mirror about 3 months ago, Nov 2021. Now it will just come off in large chunks after highway driving. I have always had my car serviced at the dealership and I have an appointment at the end of this month and Im hoping they’ll work with me but based on these comments, I’m not so confident that they will. So disappointed. My car, which I love, looks like a junker now.

Moises on February 2, 2023

2017 Hyundai Elantra

Cars paint job is bad! The paint one day just randomly started pealing. At first it was just a corner on the hood so thought maybe it was from highway rocks. But then weeks later I started noticing them on the trunk, and panels. I took it to a local body shop and they agreed the manufacture was lazy and didn't provide a proper paint job. Highly disappointed and will never buy a Hyundai again. Called the dealership and no solution was offered. Avoid the embarrassment and consider other car brands

Mike on August 18, 2021

Horrible customer service

2018 Sonata pearl white paint.Hood paint is coming off in large pieces. Started as a crack in paint then after a light rain paint is bubbled up all around the crack. Now large pieces flying off. I’m 5 months out of 3 year warranty on paint. Hyundai is offering to pay 50% as a good will gesture. I think they are well aware of this issue and should pay 100%. Their 1-800 customer service line is no help. Just keep saying it’s out of warranty. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER HYUNDAI PRODUCT.

KRT on October 17, 2022

White paint peeling off 2017 Elantra

I bought this car new and the paint has peeled off of my 2017 Elantra 3 times now. Hyundai has repainted parts of the car 3 times and the roof is peeling off again. Never in all of my 17 cars owned has paint just fallen off like this one. These white cars should have a recall and be repainted for free with a paint that will stay on. The paint man at my dealer said" it's only on the white ones". I will have to get my car painted a 4th time now???!!!!! Don't buy a white Hyundai.

Zachary Blake on September 25, 2022

Paint chipping

2017 Tucson Se AWD 49,000 miles. Went through the car wash, I do about once a month at the same place. The next day 9/25/22 I notched a bubble iunder the rear windown the paint just below the rear window on a ledge. Within a day a 2x2” chip came off revealing a yellow plastic or fiberglass underneath. Severely dissatisfied with Hyundais recent performance and track record relating to the numerous recalls and now with many owner’s experiencing theft issues.

Lilangel730 on November 10, 2021

2017 Elantra

I have a 2017 Elantra in pearl white..bought the car 1 1/2 years ago. All of a sudden within a day and a half I have huge straps of paint peeling off my hood and roof above the windshield..I thought my car was actually vandalized and filed a police report! I took it to a local body shop and they told me it was a bad paint job.."wasn't primed right" who can we complain to about this to get a recall!! My car has only 50,000 miles and looks horrible!!

Rylee Scheurer on August 5, 2021

Paint peeling off White 2017 Elantra

I bought the car a year ago with 36k miles and now 45k miles and the paint is peeling off cleanly above the windshield. My dad has had many vehicles including some still that 20 years old and has never seen anything like it? These might be less expensive cars but the loss of paint destroys the value. How has hyundai not recalled the pearl white painted vehicles? I guess we wont be buying any more hyundais and Dad was just about to make a purchase!

Cole on July 8, 2021

Cheap cars bad service

I purchased a used Hyundai Sonata in Arkansas and the paint starting peeling off before I even made my first payment. Now the dealership says Hyundai will pay 80% and they’ll pay 10% but I still have to foot the other 10% for a new paint job. What a joke. DO NOT BUY HYUNDAI CARS. They’re cheaply made and the customer service is even worse. I’ve argued for days to even get the deal I got, at first I was gonna have to foot the bill alone.

Susan Wilkins-Rodgers on November 26, 2022

2016 Hyundai Sonata paint peeling

I have a pearl white Hyundai Sonata and bought used in Nov 2021. Shortly after that the drivers door frame above the window just started flaking off large pieces of paint like it didn’t have a primer or base coat. The used car dealership took care of that but just the other day Nov 2022, the passenger side rear door is doing the exact same thing. This needs to be a recall since it seems to be happening to multiple vehicles.

Stephen on March 24, 2022

I40

Purchased my i40 4 months ago 2 years old and after 1 week of motorway driving in the UK I now have 6 large chips on the bonnet, 3 of which have peeled back all around the damage and numerous smaller chips down both sides of the car, looks horrid and I can't wait to change back to a VW with which I never had any damage. I've been driving for 40 years and i never tailgate and drive away from other drivers. Terrible.

Amanda on April 30, 2023

Silver 2017 hyundai elantra

My paint just started peeling on my car. Now I'm finding reviews stating this is happening to numerous people. It is unethical selling cars with a known paint issue and anyone dealing with the issue should be able to have their car fixed. We bought new cars so we wouldn't have to drive around hoopdies and somehow yall managed on manufacturing a car that does not hold up. This is my 1st and LAST hyundai. Never again

Belinda Taylor on December 9, 2021

Hyundai 2017 Elantra Sport Owner

My car only has 13,400 miles on it. The white paint started peeling about 6 months ago. Little by little to start with and then in sheets especially when wet. I love my car but I am embarrassed to drive it because of the peeling. This should be a class action suit and everyone should be reimbursed for the defect and to have a quality painter to re-paint. It has some minor peeling around my sunroof. So disappointed.

Andrew on January 27, 2022

Hyundai Elantra 2017 paint peeling

Yesterday the paint on the hood of my white 2017 Hyundai Elantra Limited just randomly started to peel off of the hood. It was a pretty big piece that came off. Terrible. Obviously this is a manufacturer defect yet Hyundai will not respond, nor will the courts, nor will the NHTSA issue a recall, etc...It is just "tough luck" for owners, we simply have to pay for the repair. Hello? What is wrong with this picture?

Kaylee on August 3, 2021

Hyundai Elantra 2017 Paint Peeling

I’ve had my Hyundai for 2 years an on the top front of my hood the paint started to chip small an as it rains I reckon (I do not take my car through car washes bc I’m aware those chip paint) & it has began to chip in other areas on the hood inches from the following chipping. I assume the only option I can do while hoping for a recall is to put clear fingernail polish in it to stop the chipping for now ..

Corina on March 11, 2023

Peeling issue

Korea wants to show they are a first world country, that their technology is advance and that they give support to their costumers.Big lie!The white 2017 Elantra has a mayor issue with the paint, from manufacture, the should fix without condititions. It is their responsability. In our case they argue that the guaranty is over. From now I will be carefully with any Korean product. Do not buy Korean!!!!

Lori G on May 25, 2021

Lori L Graff

I wrote about all the white paint flying off my 2016 Hyundai sonata I did forget to mention that the people who I purchased this from had to have known about it as upon looking very closely at the vehicle we can now see where it was touched up most likely by them in the bumper area, also my left headlight keeps going out even with brand new installed it will work a bit then gone..This car is a?

Kelsey R on September 2, 2022

Roof Paint Peeling

I have a 2016 Hyundai Sonata and in 2020 the paint started chipping on the roof. There’s no dents, roof was not hit anywhere that would have caused paint to chip. I can’t even wash my car because more and more will chip off. This is a complete pain. I was told to take the car to get an estimate to get the paint corrected then the dealership will “try” to get warranty to cover it. Ugh.

Sandra Davis-Starnes on February 10, 2023

Paint

White paint on my 2017 elantra hyundai is coming off in large sheets. I only have 34,000 miles on the car. When I took it to the car wash 4 yrs ago a huge paint ship came off the hood. They repainted the hood & didn’t charge me. Now, where they repainted the hood, larger chunks are coming off. Paint is also rolling up on the top part & back of car. I will never but a hyundia again.

Virgo O on August 26, 2022

2017 Santa Fe Sport

I bought a car pearl white 2017 Santa Fe Sport from Carmax in 2020 and a year later the pain started to peel off. I been in constant contact with Hyundai about getting it repainted due to multiple issues from other customers and they told me they will only pay for 60% due to it being a used car when purchased. Anyone else get it done for free or they cover more of the job??

Trish on January 17, 2022

2018 Hyundai Elantra Pearl white -peeling

So disappointed with the car, which I love, peeling after 3 years, and of course JUST out of warranty. They do not do anything, only mention it isn’t covered under warranty anymore. I explained all of these several review of the SAME issue, and nothing. This was my second Hyundai and I was planning on making my third Hyundai as well, but after this I definitely won’t.

Chiara Husic on February 22, 2023

2017 Elantra White Paint Peeling (W8 Paint Cde Quartz White Pearl)

I purchased this car back in 2021 and late last summer, my hood paint started to peel. All the postings in regards to this problem are totally in line with my experience. There is a class action law suit in regards to this in the US. Very disheartening considering I thought Hyundai would do something about this. Not sure why Hyundai won't address this known issue.

Mike on May 2, 2022

Bad paint end engines

MY 2018 Sonata in pearl white has the same peeling problems as everyone else. It is out of it's paint warrenty and with no help from my dealer I'm out of luck. By the sound of things the peeling will only get worse so before that happens this car is getting traded. My 2012 had the same engine problems as the 18 and had to have the engine replaced. Time to give up.

Jamie Goodson on November 12, 2021

2017 Elantra Limited

My car is silver and has a huge chuck of paint peeling off the roof of the car. There are lots of small areas that have started chipping as well and it's just getting worse. I took the car to a body and was told it's definitely a factory defect. I am so mad about this. I want a nice looking car and am still paying for a car with huge areas of paint just gone!!!

Semiko Beanum on January 16, 2022

Sbeanum226@gmail.com

I have a 2017 Hyundai Elantra and the paint is peeling super super bad. The paint job is whack and they need to recall and fix this problem. My white car has two colors and it cost too much to have it repainted. The coat is super super thin and I am even afraid to wash it because it chips more and more. This is very frustrating and embarrassing. Please help.

Vickie Logan on September 23, 2021

Pearl while paint issue

I have a 2017 pearl white Elantra that started peeling on the roof, just at the windshield. It's now peeling on the hood & front bumper. I've got problems with door handles too. One door won't open at all & drivers door, you have to pull it several times before it'll open. I've already had the passenger door handle replaced once so much be an ongoing issue.

Diane Eleveld on June 8, 2023

Paint peels on 2017 Elantra

I noticed the paint peeling after owning the car a year and notified the dealershop. The rep said he would file a claim. I never heard back. When I called our dealership I was told this wasn’t covered. Not sure if that’s true. They have told us other recalls aren’t covered We have an extremely lousy dealership we are stuck with. Never again

Linda Balser on November 6, 2022

2015 Sonata Limited Paint Peeling Off

I had a 2002 Santa Fe that I drove for 300,000 miles, great paint job and wonderful vehicle. In March 2022 got a Sonata Limited 2015, thought it would meet all my expectations being a Hyundai. In June, had a place on the roof peeled off, getting bigger and more spots. So contacted dealership and Hyundai Corp, No Help What’s So Ever!

Beth K on May 26, 2022

2017 Elantra Paint Peeling Off

Similar to everyone else's complaints, the paint on my 2017 silver Elantra is peeling off the top of the car. The car only has 14,000 miles on it and this is absolutely ridiculous. I was a true fan of Hyundai until this happened, as this is my 4th Hyundai and I bought it for my daughter who was going away to college. Never again!

Denise Irvin on January 10, 2022

Another paint nightmare

Yet another person with a horror story on peeling paint on a Hyundai vehicle. 2017 Hyundai Alantra has chunks of paint flying off beginning in the spring of 2021. Filed a claim with Hyundai in the summer and repeatedly being told it’s being reviewed. Chunks continue to fly off. Stay away from any pearl white or white Hyundai.

Tom D’Asto on February 1, 2022

Hyundai owner

The white paint on my 2016 Hyundai started peeling on the side of the hood after going through the car wash in November 2021. Then in January 2022 the paint started peeling on the trunk and top of the hood. I have yet to talk to my dealer in Santa Rosa Ca but after reading all of these reviews I will definitely call them soon.

Tammy Mays on November 24, 2021

2015 Hyundai Elantra pearl white

The paint literally fell off of my car overnight. I have a large patch above the windshield now that is bare metal. With all of the complaints here and on other orums, it is obvious that the pearl white paint is defective. I paid way too much for this car to now have paint falling off. There needs to be a recall on this!

Tracey Mccutcheon on October 23, 2022

Paint Peeling

I have a 2017 Hyundai ELANTRA. I purchased my car in 2020, my car started peeling about one year after having the vehicle. The top of my car is peeling really really bad. There has to be something that can be done in regards to the peeling paint. I have read so many others complain about the exact same issue.

Shelley on January 23, 2022

2017 Elantra paint PEELING OFF!

I also thought this issue was just with me until a friend suggest I look up any recalls.. That's when I had seen a lot of other people experiencing the same thing!! I am a single parent and can not afford to pay for a new paint job and should not be expected to!!! Hyundai really needs to do something!!

Kim Ricketts on February 20, 2023

2016 Hyundai Elantra

Paint peeling everywhere!! I see cars that are white like mine with the same issue and I can’t believe there was a lawsuit filed against them for that very reason and they were found not guilty so frustrating. I’m going to park my car in front of Hyundai and show people before they buy one

Nancy on August 5, 2023

Paint pealing

I have a 2017 elantra white. The paint is pealing on hood and top. Washing and rain has ti coming off more all the time. It has 64000 miles and it started around 10000 miles. It had a few small places earlier but it horrible now. Hyundai does not care and it will cost over 2k to get it fixed.

Kent on February 1, 2022

Hyundai 2017 Elantra

White paint peeling off roof above windshield. Appears to be not bonded to primer. I thought Hyundai warranty was good and cars were built well. It looks like from what I have read Hyundai does not want to address this massive problem. I will never buy a Hyundai product again. What a shame.

Lillian Rodriguez on September 7, 2021

Hyundai Elantra 2018 (White Pearl)

Compré el carro en agosto 2018, en mayo 2020 la pintura comenzó a despegarse en el área de la capota y bonete. Tiene varios parchos grandes sin pintura. Espero el recall sea oficial lo más pronto posible. Definitivamente es una falla en la pintura, ya son muchos con el mismo problema.

Brandon S on March 9, 2022

2017 Elantra Pearl White Peeling

Another example of paint peeling off roof above passenger size. About an 18" patch flew off in the wind. I have emailed consumeraffairs@hmausa.com and suggest everyone else do the same and/or call them 1 (800) 633-5151 Maybe enough complaints can move them to correct this or reimburse us.

Chris K on June 24, 2022

2016 Elantra Pearl White

Certified pre-owned, paint peeling of the roof in sheets. Hyundai was made aware of it 3 months after we bought it and did nothing, because the paint was only covered under the original 3 year/36k mile warranty, and not the CP-O bumper to bumper warranty. Never buying a Hyundai again.

Brenda Johnson on July 24, 2021

Paint peel

2017 Hyundai Elantra first started peeling on hood now it’s coming off in large chunks. Been raining the last few days and has made it worse. Cars aren’t waterproof?? Any word on Hyundai fixing this? Pearl White is the the color. Same model and color at my work also peeling.

CAROL MCILWAIN on June 14, 2021

Mcilwain101@yahoo.com

I purchased a low mileage 2017 Elantra. Just a couple of weeks after the purchase noticed paint flaking off. Back to the dealer who VERY SLOPPILY touched it up. Now s month later LARGE areas peeling and looks AWFUL! Is there any chance of getting Hyundai to pay for the repairs?

Chawndala Tackett on December 3, 2021

Chawndalatackett@gmail.com

DO NOT BUY A HYUNDAI ELANTRA. I bought mine brand new in Dec. 2017 Pearl White and it is getting ready to go back in the shop for the 8th time due to the paint peeling. The Hood, Roof and around the front and back window has had to be painted. Hyundai will do NOTHING about it.

gwen_s_wilson on July 13, 2021

2017 Elantra Pearl White Paint Peeling

I had the hood painted already, at my own expense, the dealer would not give any help or discount, the car had around 60K miles but the problem began at around 40K. Now the roof of the car is peeling in huge patches. My formerly beautiful little car now looks like a junker.

Brandon S on March 9, 2022

2017 Elantra Pearl White Paint Peeling

I am another example of white paint peeling spontaneously. About an 18" size of paint blew off in the wind. I suggest everyone affected file complaints via consumeraffairs@hmausa.com and 1 (800) 633-5151 I am looking at how to complain to NHTSA and other agencies as well.

Julie P on January 23, 2022

2017 white Elantra

I have a 2017 Elantra with 17k miles . The paint is coming off in sheets and there are bubbles everywhere. Unfortunately the 3 ye paint warranty is expired. Has anyone had success with Hyundai doing the right thing here? There has to be a way we can all join forces ?

Daniel Spencer on April 7, 2022

Hyundai Sonata multiple problems incl.bad paint

We bought a new 2017 Hyundai Sonata when the 2018 models came out. We have had a trunk latch failure, both side mirrors quit working. Both rear door locks failed. Now we have the Pearl White paint peeling from the roof of the car. We will never buy a Hyundai again.

Daniel Spencer on May 14, 2022

Hyundai Sonata Peeling Paint

Bought 2017 Hyundai Sonata new. Rear door locks failed. After repair there was peeling paint near roof dealer fixed. I have 32000 miles on it now and the paint on the roof is coming off in sheets. Pearl white. Ivy seen multiple white Hyundai’s WTH peeling paint.

Andy on August 6, 2021

2017 Hyundai Electra - Peeling Paint

My car has been garage kept it’s whole life. Recently there have been several spots that chipped off and then began to have large strips peel off. Almost like a sunburn. When I took it in to my local dealership, they told me there was nothing they could do.

Keith Reynolds on January 1, 2022

Reynoldsklk@gmail.com

My daughter's washed her white elantra today and a big chunk of paint flew off her hood. They know that the white paint is defective,and should correct the issue. It sounds like a class action lawsuit is needed since Hyundai doesn't want to fix the problem.

Shelley Villarreal on September 5, 2021

2018 Santa Fe Owner

2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Color : Pearl White Defective Paint Paint started chipping off the hood and is getting worse. At what point will Hyundai be financially responsible for repainting vehicles impacted due to obvious issues with Pearl White paint?

Layne McGowen on December 17, 2021

2018 Elantra paint flake

Bought my 2018 Elantra in pearl white one year ago. Notice paint beginning to chip away on the hood above my passenger side head light. Definitely an eye opener reading the rest of these comments. This is very likely my first and last Hyundai purchase.

Pagnotta on September 10, 2021

Pearl White Paint

The paint on the roof of my 2017 Elantra all came off in the car wash. Of course I am a few months past my vehicle warranty. Estimate from local dearl was $4k+. I am hoping Hyundai backs up its vehicles and fixes what clearly is a manufacturing defect.

Deb on November 4, 2021

2017 Electric Blue Elantra - top coat peeling

Noticed in July that the clear coat on hood above left headlight is beginning to peel. Hyundai will not cover anything. No recalls. No reason for top coat to all of a sudden begin to peel. Statae Farm Insurance will not cover either. UNACCEPTABLE!

Helen milliken on July 29, 2021

Hyundai paint

2017 white Elantra Paint peeled to metal from windshield to sunroof. Two spots now starting on hood. Hyundai needs to make this right with customers. I am a senior who hoped to have a good car and ended up with what will become a bucket of rust.

S. O'D on July 19, 2021

Pearl white paint peeling off 2017 Elantra

I have a Pearl White 2017 Elantra and the paint is peeling off hood and above windshield. I'm out of the 3 yr/36K warranty...this just began this year! I think it's a defect in paint or process of painting...how do I get Hyundai to pay for this?

LPM on May 20, 2022

Lied to

My mother-in-law has a 2017 Hyundai Elantra that the paint continuously peels.... Shes complained to corporate and they want her to pay $1400 to have it repainted!! Seriously?? Your paint is c**p amd we have to continue to pay for paint jobs?!?!

Cristina on September 8, 2021

Paint Peeling

2017 paint started peeling as of 2019, pearl white as well. Seems to be an issue with most of these cars and they can’t put a recall on it???? That’s insane to me, obviously it’s not like we’re all sitting there chipping at our paint..

Devri Taueli on April 2, 2022

Makadevri@gmail.com

I have a 2017 huyndai elantra. Paint is randomly Peeling off above the front windshield. It looks so ugly now. Contacted Huyndai and they said it's not their problem. We need to all come together and make Huyndai responsible for this problem.

Ron Barrett on August 3, 2021

Junk Paint/ 2017 White Elantra

Started off a few months ago as a dime size chip, driving in some intense rain the other day and now it is much worse. The dime size chip is now 4 inch wide by 8 inch long paint peel! Looks like c**p. Car has 28k miles on it. What a joke!!!!

2017 Hyundai Elantra Paint Recalls To Know Of

Paint Peels off

NHTSA Complaint ID: 11348790

Paint Peels off of Hood

NHTSA Complaint ID: 11330604

Paint Peeling from Roof, Hood and Front Bumper

NHTSA Complaint ID: 11297601

Paint Peeling Off of Hood and Roof

NHTSA Complaint ID: 11234366

Paint Peeling from Car

NHTSA Complaint ID: 11207994

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